✨ Introduction
These Cabbage Rolls 🥬 are hearty, savory, and baked in a rich tomato sauce 🍅. A classic comfort dish perfect for ftour, family gatherings, or special occasions 🍽️🔥.
🧂 Ingredients
- 🥬 1 large cabbage (whole leaves separated and softened)
- 🥩 500 g ground beef or lamb
- 🍚 ½ cup cooked rice
- 🧅 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
- 🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
- 🌿 1 tsp dried herbs (parsley, thyme, or mint)
- 🍅 2 cups tomato sauce
- 🛢️ 2 tbsp olive oil
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🥣 Mix ground meat, rice, onion, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- 🥬 Place spoonful of filling in each cabbage leaf. Roll tightly and tuck ends.
- 🍅 Spread some tomato sauce in bottom of baking dish. Arrange rolls seam-side down.
- 🔥 Pour remaining sauce over rolls. Drizzle with olive oil.
- ⏳ Cover with foil and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 45–60 minutes until tender.
- 🌿 Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
🔄 Methods
- 🐔 Use ground chicken or turkey instead of beef.
- 🌶️ Add chili flakes for heat.
- 🧀 Mix in grated cheese to the filling.
- 🥬 Use grape leaves instead of cabbage for variation.
📚 History
Popular in Eastern European and Middle Eastern cuisines 🇷🇴🇱🇧🇲🇦, cabbage rolls are a symbol of comfort and tradition across cultures.
💪 Benefits
- 🥬 Fiber and vitamins from cabbage
- 🥩 Protein from meat
- 🍅 Antioxidants from tomato sauce
🎨 Formation
Serve in ceramic dish with sauce spooned over rolls 🍽️. Ideal for ftour, festive meals, or cozy dinners 🌙.
✅ Conclusion
Cabbage Rolls in Tomato Sauce are rich, satisfying, and full of flavor—a timeless dish with heart 🥬🥩🍅🔥.
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Traditional food fans
- 🍽️ Comfort seekers
- 🎉 Dinner hosts
- 🌿 Herb lovers