Lamb Meat Cabbage Rolls Recipe! Traditional Azerbaijani Delicacy from Grandma

minced meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey offers a leaner alternative while ground beef is often more affordable.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a nutritious substitute, while bulgur is typically less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides health benefits, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: no fruits

Fresh fruits can reduce sugar content, while omitting fruits lowers costs.

Prepare cabbage by blanching leaves in boiling water until pliable, about 2-3 minutes.

Mix minced lamb, rice, chopped onion, and spices in a bowl until well combined.

Place a spoonful of filling onto each cabbage leaf, fold sides over, and roll tightly to secure the filling.

Arrange cabbage rolls in a pot, layering with tomato paste and chopped tomato between layers.

Pour water over the rolls until just covered, then drizzle with sunflower oil and lemon juice.

Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes until cooked through.

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