Cooking National Azerbaijani Stuffed Cabbage Dolma in the Oven!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa offers more protein, while bulgur is often less expensive.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are convenient and last longer, while frozen herbs can be more affordable.

Prepare cabbage by blanching leaves in boiling water until pliable, about 3-5 minutes.

Mix ground beef, rice, finely chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, herbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each cabbage leaf and roll tightly, tucking in the sides.

Arrange stuffed cabbage rolls seam-side down in a large pot.

Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the cabbage rolls.

Add water to the pot until the rolls are just covered.

Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and cover.

Simmer for 45-60 minutes until the rice and meat are cooked through.

Serve hot, garnished with additional herbs if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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