Delicious Easy Napa Cabbage Rolls for Healthy Dinners Tonight
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Author:sophieb
Total Time:90 minutes
Yield:8-10 rolls 1x
Description
Savor Easy Napa Cabbage Rolls, perfect for quick, healthy weeknight meals. Enjoy a wholesome dinner that’s both tasty & simple to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
1 large head of Napa cabbage
1 pound of ground turkey or chicken
1 cup of cooked brown rice
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
1 can (15 oz) of tomato sauce
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Begin by carefully removing the outer leaves of the Napa cabbage. Blanch the leaves in a large pot of boiling water for about 2-3 minutes until they are wilted but still vibrant. This step ensures flexibility for rolling.
In a skillet, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the ground turkey or chicken and cook until browned. Mix in the cooked brown rice and Italian seasoning, mixing well to combine all the flavors.
Take a blanched leaf and place about 1/4 cup of the filling at the base of the leaf. Fold in the sides and roll it up tightly, ensuring the filling is secure. Repeat this process with all cabbage leaves.
Spread a small amount of tomato sauce at the bottom of a baking dish. Place the cabbage rolls seam-side down and top them with the remaining tomato sauce. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top for a delightful, crusty finish.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cabbage rolls covered with foil for 45 minutes. Remove the foil for the last 15 minutes to allow the cheese to become golden and bubbly.
Notes
Delicious and nutritious Napa cabbage rolls that are quick and easy to prepare, perfect for healthy weeknight dinners.
