Scandinavian-Style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
These Scandinavian-Style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls feature tender leaves wrapped around a creamy beef-and-rice filling scented with caraway, nutmeg, and cloves. The gentle spice blend and a touch of cream create a soft, comforting texture with rich depth. Serve on a cool evening or for a cozy family dinner when you want something hearty and warmly seasoned.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Scandinavian-Style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 56
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and grease a baking pan.
- 2
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and stir in onion; cook, stirring, until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Transfer the onion to a large mixing bowl and add beef, cooked rice, cream, egg, parsley, potato starch, 2 teaspoons salt, pepper, caraway seeds, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves; mix until evenly combined and refrigerate the filling until needed.
- 4
Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Place 1 head of cabbage into the boiling water and parboil until bright green and the leaves are softened, about 2 minutes. Carefully lift out the cabbage with tongs or a large fork. Repeat with the remaining head of cabbage. Let cool, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Remove the outer leaves from the cooled cabbage. Lay 1 leaf flat on a work surface and cut out the stem. Spoon a generous 2 tablespoons of filling into the center of the leaf. Fold the corners at the stem end diagonally over the filling, fold in the sides, and roll up like a tiny burrito. Place in the prepared baking pan. Repeat to form the remaining cabbage rolls until the filling is used up.
- 6
Pour water into the baking pan until it comes halfway up the sides of the cabbage rolls.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the beef is cooked through and no longer pink, about 40 minutes.
- Calories 376.5 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 15.16 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 33.11 g 12%
- Total Fat 20.05 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 9.61 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 91.65 mg High 31%
- Sodium 117.92 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 5.8 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 1.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 142.62 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 3.25 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 645.17 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 47.4 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 83.86 mg Good Source 93%
- Vitamin D 0.14 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Scandinavian Style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls is made with 15 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Caraway Seed, Eggs, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 376.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Scandinavian-Style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Caraway Seed, Eggs, Fresh Parsley, Green Cabbage. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Scandinavian-Style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 376.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Scandinavian-Style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Scandinavian-Style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls healthy?
- Scandinavian-Style Stuffed Cabbage Rolls has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 376.5 calories and 15.16 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 117.92 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.61 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten 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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