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Lazy Cabbage Rolls

Cultural Context

Lazy Cabbage Rolls, often known as unstuffed cabbage rolls, have roots in Eastern European cuisine, particularly among Slavic cultures. This dish simplifies the traditional cabbage roll by combining all ingredients in a single pot, making it a comforting and hearty meal. It reflects the resourcefulness of home cooks who seek to preserve flavors while saving time. Today, variations can be found across many cultures, adapting to local tastes and available ingredients, making it a beloved dish in many households.

Eastern EuropeanUSmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 onion
2/5 cup (100 ml) vegetable oil
1 carrot
400 g / 0.88 lbs chicken fillet
2 tbsp tomato paste
salt to taste
mixed peppers (to taste)
700 g / 1.54 lbs cabbage
4/5 cup (200 ml) hot water
180 g / 0.39 lbs washed rice
4/5 cup (200 ml) boiling water

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Bulgur is often cheaper and cooks faster than rice.

1

Chop 1 onion and set aside.

2

Heat 2/5 cup (100 ml) vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3

Add chopped onion and 1 carrot to the skillet; sauté until softened.

4

Add 400 g (0.88 lbs) chicken fillet to the skillet; cook until browned.

5

Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and salt to taste; mix well.

6

Add mixed peppers to taste and 700 g (1.54 lbs) chopped cabbage; mix thoroughly.

7

Pour in 4/5 cup (200 ml) hot water; cover with a lid and let it simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes.

8

Cover the skillet and let it simmer for another 10 minutes.

9

In a separate pot, add 180 g (0.39 lbs) washed rice and 4/5 cup (200 ml) boiling water; cover and let it simmer over low heat until the rice is cooked.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

large skilletpotlidknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Unstuffed Cabbage RollsCabbage Roll Casserole

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