Jul 17 2026

Cabbage Roll Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

mushroom wild rice, sorrel, lemon zest roasted vegetable cavatelli

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Ingredients

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Cabbage Roll Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Wild Rice Filling

    In a medium saucepan, combine wild rice and 2 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes or until rice is tender. Drain any excess liquid.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chopped mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes until they are browned.

  3. 3

    Combine Filling Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine cooked wild rice, sautéed vegetables, chopped sorrel, and lemon zest. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Prepare Cabbage Leaves

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch cabbage leaves for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Cabbage Rolls

    Place a cabbage leaf on a flat surface, add a generous spoonful of the filling at the base of the leaf, fold in the sides, and roll up tightly. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.

  6. 6

    Cook the Cabbage Rolls

    In a large pot, place the cabbage rolls seam side down. Add remaining vegetable broth and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Prepare Cavatelli

    Cook cavatelli pasta according to package instructions. Drain and toss with roasted vegetables.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Serve cabbage rolls over a bed of roasted vegetable cavatelli.

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