Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Bake
Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Bake captures the cozy flavors of classic cabbage rolls in a hearty, layered casserole. Tender cabbage mingles with savory Italian sausage, sweet-tangy tomato sauce, and fluffy rice, finished with a hint of Cajun spice for warmth. Serve it for a comforting family dinner or a make-ahead weeknight meal that satisfies without the fuss of rolling.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring, until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard the grease.
- 3
Stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until the onion is translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in cabbage and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Transfer the sausage mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Stir in tomato sauce, cooked rice, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and salt until combined.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 415.03 kcal High 21%
- Protein 19.0 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 64.24 g 23%
- Total Fat 10.87 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 3.67 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 38.45 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 738.55 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 7.59 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 8.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 79.42 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 4.28 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 552.16 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 221.82 mcg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin C 116.55 mg Good Source 130%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Bake is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cajun Seasoning, and Diced Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 415.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cajun Seasoning, Diced Bell Pepper, Diced Onion. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Bake?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 415.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Bake healthy?
- Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 415.03 calories and 19.0 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 738.55 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.67 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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