Turkey Cabbage Rolls

🛒 Ingredients

• Green Cabbage 80 g · 20 kcal
• Lean Ground Turkey (93% fat-free) 48 g · 77 kcal
• Cooked White Rice 36 g · 47 kcal
• Yellow Onion 15 g · 6 kcal
• Garlic Cloves 3 g · 4 kcal
• Olive Oil 2 g · 18 kcal
• Canned Crushed Tomatoes 80 g · 18 kcal
• Low Sodium Chicken Broth 30 g · 3 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the cabbage: Carefully remove the core from a large head of cabbage. Blanch the whole cabbage in a large pot of boiling salted water for 10-15 minutes until leaves are pliable; carefully peel off individual leaves and trim any thick veins.
2. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, cooked white rice, finely diced onion, minced garlic, a pinch of paprika, dried marjoram, black pepper, and half of the measured salt. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
3. Roll the cabbage rolls: Lay a blanched cabbage leaf flat. Place a spoonful of the turkey and rice filling near the stem end, fold in the sides, and then roll tightly from the stem end up to form a compact roll. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
4. Prepare the sauce: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add remaining diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes; stir in remaining minced garlic and cook for another minute.
5. Simmer the rolls: Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and remaining salt and pepper to the pot; bring the sauce to a simmer. Gently place the cabbage rolls into the simmering sauce, ensuring they are mostly submerged.
6. Cook thoroughly: Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for 50-60 minutes, or until the cabbage is very tender and the filling is cooked through. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh dill or a dollop of sour cream.