POLISH GOLABKI / CABBAGE ROLLS EASY RECIPE

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while bulgur is often cheaper.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree can be healthier, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

Prepare cabbage by boiling in salted water until leaves are tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove leaves carefully and set aside to cool.

Cook rice according to package instructions until tender, then let cool.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine ground meat, cooked rice, sautéed onion and garlic, caraway seeds, black pepper, salt, and chopped parsley.

Spoon a portion of the filling onto each cabbage leaf, fold in the sides, and roll tightly to secure the filling.

Place the rolls seam-side down in a baking dish, layering with bay leaves.

Pour tomato sauce over the rolls, ensuring they are well covered.

Add broth to the dish until it reaches halfway up the rolls.

Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 60-75 minutes.

Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

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