Gluten-Free Classic Cabbage Rolls

Experience comfort food at its finest with these Gluten-Free Classic Cabbage Rolls, a hearty, home-style dish perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Tender green cabbage leaves are carefully blanched to create the perfect wrap for a flavorful filling of seasoned ground beef, fragrant minced garlic, finely chopped onion, and fluffy cooked rice, all bound together with a wholesome egg. The rolls are nestled in a luscious tomato sauce infused with olive oil, paprika, and a touch of sweetness, then baked to tender perfection. This satisfying, naturally gluten-free recipe is easy to prepare and bakes for just the right amount of time to achieve melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Serve these cabbage rolls warm with a drizzle of extra sauce and a sprinkle of fresh herbs for a truly comforting and wholesome meal that will delight everyone at the table.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 large head Green cabbage
• 500 g Ground beef
• 250 g Cooked white rice
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves
• 1 large Egg
• 800 ml Tomato sauce
• 60 ml Tomato paste
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 250 ml Water
• 1 tbsp Sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove the core from the cabbage and carefully peel off 12 to 14 large leaves.

Step 3

Blanch the cabbage leaves in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they are pliable. Remove and set aside to cool.

Step 4

Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, 1 tsp of salt, and 0.5 tsp of black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 6

Prepare the sauce by mixing the tomato sauce, tomato paste, remaining 0.5 tsp of salt, 0.5 tsp of black pepper, paprika, olive oil, water, and sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low to keep warm.

Step 7

Lay a cabbage leaf flat and place about 2-3 tablespoons of the meat mixture at the center. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.

Step 8

Pour a portion of the tomato sauce into the bottom of a baking dish to coat it.

Step 9

Place the cabbage rolls seam side down into the baking dish. Pour the remaining sauce over the top, ensuring all the rolls are covered.

Step 10

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 75-90 minutes until the rolls are cooked through and tender.

Step 11

Remove from the oven, let sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your gluten-free classic cabbage rolls!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2485.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2318.5

Total Fat 139.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 551.4mg	0%
Sodium 5704.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 162.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.6g	0%
Total Sugars 56.0g
Protein 114.4g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 396.1mg	0%
Iron 18.5mg	0%
Potassium 3031.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.1%

Protein: 19.4%

Carbs: 27.5%