Stuffed cabbage rolls are warm, comforting, and deeply satisfying.
Tender cabbage leaves wrap around a simple, flavorful filling.
As they bake, the rolls absorb the tomato sauce and become soft and balanced.
The preparation is steady and rewarding.
A classic dish that feels both nourishing and complete.
Baked Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Baked stuffed cabbage rolls filled with rice and lentils in tomato sauce for a comforting vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
Equipment
Oven Baking pans
Mixing bowl
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and blanch cabbage leaves for 2 to 3 minutes until flexible.
- In a bowl, combine cooked rice, lentils, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Place a portion of filling on each cabbage leaf and roll tightly.
- Spread a layer of tomato sauce in a baking dish.
- Arrange cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish.
- Pour remaining tomato sauce over the rolls.
- Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle parsley on top before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Choose large cabbage leaves for easier rolling.
Keep rolls tightly packed to maintain shape.
Serve warm for best flavor.