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Janelle Carss

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Make a batch of Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls and enjoy all the hearty comfort of cabbage rolls without all the time and effort! A plant-based and deliciously cozy one pot meal that will serve a hungry crowd.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Polish, Ukrainian
Calories: 234
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1½ tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 cup TVP, rehydrated*
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, divided
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup white rice, uncooked
  • 3 lbs. cabbage (green, napa, savoy), coarsely chopped
  • 1¾ cup (14 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups veggie broth or water
  • 1 tbsp oregano, dried
  • 1½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (sub agave or other sweetener)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 3 bay leaves
  • fresh dill or parsley, for serving
  • vegan sour cream or plain yogurt, for serving

Method
 

  1. Rehydrate the TVP in a bowl by pouring enough boiling water over to cover. Let stand for 5 minutes, then strain out the water and return the TVP to the bowl.
  2. Preheat large and very deep non-stick skillet or 5-6 quart Dutch oven on medium-high heat and add the oil to warm up. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, season the TVP by stirring in the soy sauce, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar and garlic powder.
  4. To the pot add the seasoned TVP, rice, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper; cook for 5 to 7 more minutes, stirring often.
  5. Add broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, vinegar, maple syrup, cabbage, bay leaves and stir well. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and cook undisturbed for 30 to 40 minutes.
  6. Check to see if the rice is cooked and if not, add about ¼ cup water, cover and cook for another 5 – 10 minutes.
  7. Serve hot with a dollop of vegan sour cream or plain yogurt and some fresh dill.

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Notes

Macros per serving (serves 8):
  • Calories: 234
  • Protein: 12g
  • Carbs: 43g
  • Fats: 3g
 
TIPS:
  • Want to boost the protein amount? Double the amount of TVP and it's seasonings.