Cabbage rolls with potatoes, drizzled with onion and bacon / Gołąbki z ziemniakami

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Turkey is lower in fat, while chicken is often more affordable.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while barley is budget-friendly.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree avoids preservatives, while canned tomatoes are cost-effective.

caraway seeds

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: cumin

Fennel offers a similar flavor profile, while cumin is widely available.

Cut out the core of the cabbage.

Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water with added vinegar until soft and pliable.

Peel the potatoes and set them aside to grate.

Cut the bacon into small strips and fry in a pan until cooked.

Cut the yellow onion into small cubes and fry in another pan until browned.

Grate the potatoes and mix them with the fried bacon and onions.

Strain the grated potatoes to remove excess water.

Add 2 eggs, salt, black pepper, and 2 tablespoons of flour to the potato mixture and mix well.

Use the mixture to fill the cabbage leaves and roll them tightly.

Place the rolled cabbage in a baking dish, adding bacon on top.

Pour the vegetable broth over the cabbage rolls.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 1.5 hours.

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