Italian Purple Cabbage Rolls Rolls

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🥬 Italian Purple Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Serves: 4 | Prep Time: 25 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 medium purple cabbage (about 10–12 leaves)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 250g (½ lb) ground beef or Italian sausage (optional: use lentils for vegetarian)

• 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 ½ cups tomato sauce or marinara

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

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Instructions

1. Prepare Cabbage Leaves:
   Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Gently separate 10–12 cabbage leaves and blanch for 2–3 minutes until soft. Drain and pat dry.

2. Cook Filling:
   Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add ground meat and cook until browned. Stir in rice, oregano, and seasoning. Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese.

3. Assemble Rolls:
   Place 2–3 tablespoons of filling on each cabbage leaf. Roll tightly, folding in the sides.

4. Bake:
   Spread half of the tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange cabbage rolls seam-side down. Top with the rest of the sauce. Cover with foil and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes.

5. Serve:
   Garnish with fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve warm with crusty bread or a side salad.

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💡 Tips:

• Add mozzarella before baking for a cheesy version.

• Try vegetarian fillings like ricotta and spinach or lentils and mushrooms.

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