An incredible Polish recipe that's even served in restaurants

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.

Boil the cabbage for 15 minutes.

Chop 2 onions and 1 clove of garlic.

Rinse ¾ cup rice.

In a bowl, mix 500 g ground meat, chopped onions, garlic, and rinsed rice.

Add 250 g tomato puree, 1 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon Italian herbs to the meat mixture.

Take a cabbage leaf and place a spoonful of the meat mixture on it.

Roll the leaf tightly, tucking in the sides to secure the filling.

Place the rolls seam-side down in a baking dish.

Cover with 200 g tomato puree, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon Italian herbs, black pepper, and 200 ml water.

Cover with remaining cabbage leaves.

Bake for 50 minutes at 180°C/360°F.

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