**Embark on a Culinary Journey through Ukraine with Traditional Cabbage Rolls: A Vegetarian Delight**
Immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of Ukraine with our curated collection of vegetarian cabbage roll recipes. These delectable dishes, known as "holubtsi," are a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic stewed cabbage rolls simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce to the innovative baked cabbage rolls bursting with a medley of vegetables, this article offers a diverse range of recipes that cater to every palate. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, our easy-to-follow instructions and detailed ingredient lists will guide you through the process of creating these culinary masterpieces. Get ready to impress your family and friends with a taste of Ukrainian tradition.
VEGETARIAN CABBAGE ROLLS
This marvelous meatless entree comes from my 89-year-old grandmother, who cooks a lot with grains, particularly bulgur. The zucchini is a fun change of pace stuffed inside these vegetarian cabbage rolls. -Michelle Dougherty, Lewiston, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 8 cabbage rolls.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, cook cabbage in boiling water just until leaves fall off head. Set aside 8 large leaves for rolls (refrigerate remaining cabbage for another use). Cut out the thick vein from each leaf, making a V-shape cut. Overlap cut ends before filling. Stir 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and lemon juice into vegetable mixture., Place a heaping 1/3 cupful on each cabbage leaf; fold in sides. Starting at an unfolded edge, roll to completely enclose filling., Combine tomato sauce and hot pepper sauce; pour 1/3 cup into a 2-qt. baking dish. Place cabbage rolls in dish; spoon remaining sauce over top. Cover and bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
UKRAINIAN CABBAGE ROLLS
My parents are Ukrainian and this is a recipe we always made when I was growing up. These cabbage rolls have no meat in them. Sometimes they used salt pork in them, but I didn't care for it.
Provided by starbuck
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Cabbage
Time 2h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
- Steam the whole head of cabbage until it is al dente. Meanwhile, in a saucepan bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until translucent; stir into cooked rice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cut the leaves off of the cabbage and cut the larger leaves in half. Spoon 1 tablespoon of rice into a leaf and roll tightly. Place rolls in prepared casserole dish, stacking in layers. Pour tomato juice over the rolls, using enough just to cover.
- Cover and bake in preheated oven for 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 521.4 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
UKRAINIAN HOLUBTSI OR STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large green cabbage, ground beef, cooked rice, large eggs, medium onion, medium green bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, kosher salt, condensed tomato soup, tomato, chili sauce, dried basil, dried bay leaves
Provided by Jenny Deremer
Categories Dinner
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions and set aside to cool completely once done.
- Adjust oven rack to lower half of oven to allow for height of roasting pan. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Boil water in a large pot. While water is heating, remove tough outer leaves of the cabbage and reserve. Core around the stem of the cabbage at enough of an angle to remove. Gently place cabbage into boiling water core side down. Add additional water to ensure cabbage is not touching the bottom of pot.
- Reduce heat just a little and boil cabbage for about 5 minutes or until outer leaves become soft. Using kitchen tongs, remove the outer 2 or 3 leaves intact to a colander placed over a bowl to catch the water. Continue with remaining cabbage leaves one by one, allowing a minute or two between leaves for underlying leaves to soften. You want them to peel apart in one in-tact piece.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, eggs, and salt. Using your hands, work the mixture until combined.
- Position your cooked cabbage leaves alongside your bowl with the mixture in preparation for rolling/stuffing the dumplings. Before stuffing, prepare a large roasting pan by emptying one can of condensed tomato soup or a bit of the canned tomatoes in the bottom and spreading to coat. You do not need much.
- Begin rolling/stuffing the cabbage leaves one at a time. Repeat until all of the meat mixture has been used.
- Once all of the cabbage rolls are tucked tightly in the roasting pan, scatter the pepper strips and the cherry tomatoes on top. If there are remaining unstuffed cabbage leaves left, chop them finely and scatter atop as well. Pour the canned tomatoes, the remaining can of tomato soup, and the Heinz Chili Sauce atop the dumplings. Sprinkle with dried basil and add bay leaves. Dunk the reserved outer leaves detached from the cabbage at the beginning of the recipe into the still hot water used to soften the cabbage. This is simply to remove any grit from the surface of the leaves. Use the outer leaves as a 'blanket' and cover the dumplings completely.
- Place the lid on the roasting pan and bake at 350°F for 2 hours. When 2 hours is up, turn off the oven heat, crack the oven door, and leave the roasting pan in the oven, undisturbed, for an additional hour.
- Let rest until rolls are set. Then, spoon sauce over the cabbage rolls and serve alongside fresh bread of choice.
Tips:
- Choose the right cabbage: Select a large, firm head of cabbage with tightly packed leaves. Avoid heads with yellow or wilted leaves.
- Prepare the cabbage leaves properly: Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or until they are pliable. This will make them easier to roll.
- Make sure the filling is well-seasoned: The filling should be flavorful and well-seasoned. Use a combination of herbs, spices, and vegetables to create a delicious filling.
- Roll the cabbage rolls tightly: Roll the cabbage rolls tightly to prevent them from falling apart during cooking.
- Cook the cabbage rolls in a flavorful sauce: Simmer the cabbage rolls in a flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices. This will add extra flavor and moisture to the cabbage rolls.
- Serve the cabbage rolls hot: Serve the cabbage rolls hot with sour cream, yogurt, or your favorite sauce.
Conclusion:
Ukrainian cabbage rolls are a delicious and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. With a little planning and effort, you can make these cabbage rolls at home. So next time you're looking for a hearty and flavorful vegetarian meal, give Ukrainian cabbage rolls a try!
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