Low Sodium Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Discover a healthy twist on a classic comfort food with these Low Sodium Stuffed Cabbage Rolls—a delicious, heart-healthy recipe that's big on flavor and perfect for meal prep. Tender green cabbage leaves are carefully blanched and wrapped around a flavorful filling of lean ground turkey, wholesome brown rice, and aromatic vegetables like onion, garlic, and carrot. Simmered to perfection in a rich sauce made with low sodium tomato sauce and no-salt-added diced tomatoes, these cabbage rolls are seasoned with herbs like oregano and thyme for a burst of savory goodness. With a low-sodium focus, this dish is ideal for those watching their salt intake without sacrificing taste. Serve these cabbage rolls warm with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a satisfying and nourishing family dinner!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Green cabbage
• 1 pound Ground turkey
• 1 cup Cooked brown rice
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Carrot, shredded
• 15 ounces Low sodium tomato sauce
• 14.5 ounces No-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove 10-12 large, intact cabbage leaves from the cabbage head. Blanch the leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until softened. Remove and set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, garlic, and carrot, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Remove from heat.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, cooked brown rice, sautéed vegetables, parsley, oregano, thyme, and black pepper. Mix well until fully incorporated.

Step 4

Place a cabbage leaf on a flat surface. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the turkey mixture onto the base of the leaf. Fold the sides over the filling, then roll tightly, starting from the base. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.

Step 5

In a large pot or Dutch oven, pour half of the low sodium tomato sauce into the bottom. Arrange the stuffed cabbage rolls seam-side down in a single layer.

Step 6

In a bowl, mix the remaining tomato sauce with the no-salt-added diced tomatoes and water. Pour the mixture over the stuffed cabbage rolls, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the sauce.

Step 7

Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 60-75 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the filling is fully cooked.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2190.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1460.3

Total Fat 51.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 322.0mg	0%
Sodium 963.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 145.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.6g	0%
Total Sugars 53.3g
Protein 108.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 401.0mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 3408.9mg	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: 31.3%

Protein: 29.3%

Carbs: 39.4%