Whole30 Classic Cabbage Rolls
Indulge in the hearty flavors of comfort food with these Whole30 Classic Cabbage Rolls—a wholesome twist on the traditional favorite! These rolls are crafted with tender green cabbage leaves stuffed with a savory blend of ground beef, cauliflower rice, and aromatic seasonings like garlic, paprika, and oregano. They’re smothered in a rich tomato sauce made with diced tomatoes for added depth, then baked to perfection for a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfect for meal prep, this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and fully Whole30-compliant, making it a nutritious yet satisfying option for anyone pursuing clean eating. Whether you're serving up a cozy family dinner or looking for a healthy comfort food fix, these cabbage rolls are sure to transform your mealtime routine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large green cabbage
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 medium onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Gently remove the core from the cabbage and place the whole cabbage in the boiling water. Cook until leaves are pliable, about 5 minutes. Remove from water and carefully peel off 12 large leaves. Set aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion, finely chopped, and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cauliflower rice, sautéed onion and garlic, egg, salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano. Mix until well combined.
Lay a cabbage leaf flat on a cutting board, with the thicker stem side facing you. Place about 1/4 cup of the beef mixture in the center of the leaf. Fold the sides over the filling and roll it up from the stem end, like a burrito. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
In a large baking dish, pour 1 cup of the tomato sauce across the bottom. Arrange the cabbage rolls, seam side down, in the baking dish.
Mix the remaining tomato sauce with the can of diced tomatoes and pour over the cabbage rolls.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 75-90 minutes, or until the rolls are cooked through and tender.
Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Whole30 Classic Cabbage Rolls!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1743 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.3 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.5 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 497 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 3935 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.7 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.5 g | ||
| Protein | 98.6 g | 197% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2880 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
