Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
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4.5
Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
Description
This recipe starts with browning ground turkey along with onion and garlic to build a flavorful meat base. Adding shredded green cabbage along with diced tomatoes and tomato sauce creates a hearty, saucy mixture. The inclusion of apple cider vinegar and cinnamon gives a slightly tangy and warm spice note, balanced by unsweetened applesauce which cuts acidity with gentle sweetness.
Simmering this combination allows the cabbage to soften thoroughly while the flavors meld. Serving it over cauliflower rice or traditional rice completes the meal with a textured base. Fresh parsley garnish adds brightness and a hint of herbal freshness at the end.
The dish cooks in one pot, simplifying preparation and cleanup while offering the taste of classic cabbage rolls without the labor-intensive stuffing step.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 14 oz diced tomatoes I like fire-roasted, canned
- 1 8 oz tomato sauce canned
- 1/3 cup applesauce unsweetened
- 1/2 head about 7 cups shredded green cabbage
- cauliflower rice or regular rice, for serving
- parsley for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Heat a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and once hot add turkey, onion and garlic into the Dutch oven until browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, apple sauce, cinnamon, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover Dutch oven, reduce heat, and simmer until cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes.
- Stir over warm cauliflower rice or your favorite rice. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4 of recipe with cauliflower rice | |
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 575mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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