Spicy Greek Cabbage with Rice -Lahanorizo
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
55 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
2 or 4 sides
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek, Vegan
Spicy Greek Cabbage with Rice -Lahanorizo
Description
Spicy Greek Cabbage with Rice - Lahanorizo combines sautéed onions and sliced cabbage cooked slowly in olive oil and water until tender. The addition of tomato paste dissolved in water, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper introduces a gentle heat and umami depth. Medium-grain rice is stirred in and simmered until nearly tender, absorbing flavors and remaining slightly creamy. The technique results in soft cabbage with a smooth rice texture, making it a wholesome vegetarian dish.
This dish is typically served warm accompanied by lemon wedges, which brighten and balance the flavors. Chopped parsley sprinkled on top adds a fresh herbal note. It can be a light main or complement other Greek dishes.
To reheat leftovers, adding a bit more water helps soften the dish and restore creaminess. Serving with crumbled feta can enrich its flavor.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 onion medium, diced (about 1 cup or 4 oz or 115 grams
- ½ cabbage small, about 10 oz or 300 grams, sliced (not too thin
- ½ tablespoon tomato paste
- salt
- black pepper
- cayenne pepper about ½ teaspoon
- ½ cup rice medium grain, uncooked
- lemon for serving
- parsley for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium pot
- Add the onion and sauté until soft about 5-7 minutes
- Add the cabbage and mix until cabbage is coated with the olive oil. Heat for 2-3 minutes (stirring) until cabbage has wilted somewhat.
- Add about 1 cup hot water hot water and simmer for 20-30 minutes with pot covered until cabbage is soft. Add more water if needed.
- Once cabbage is soft add the tomato paste that has been dissolved in 2-3 tablespoons of water, and ½ teaspoon salt, freshly ground pepper and cayenne pepper and mix.
- Add ½ cup (uncooked) medium grain rice, stir so that rice is coated with the oil.
- Add 1 ¼ cup hot water and simmer (pot covered) until rice is almost cooked (about 15 minutes). Add more hot water in small amount if needed. Once rice is ready, but there is still a bit of water left in the pot, remove from heat and keep covered until rest of water is absorbed. Rice should be somewhat creamy.
- Serve with plenty of lemon and sprinkle with parsley.
Notes
- Add a splash of water when reheating to maintain moisture and softness.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges and sprinkle with chopped parsley for brightness.
- Crumbled feta cheese pairs well as an optional garnish.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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