Paleo Stuffed Cabbage
Paleo Stuffed Cabbage features tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory blend of beef and pork, lightened with shredded cauliflower and zucchini. Baked in a bright tomato sauce infused with herbs, each roll is hearty yet balanced, perfect for a cozy dinner or make-ahead meal that satisfies without grains.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook1 hr 55 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Paleo Stuffed Cabbage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine tomatoes, chicken broth, 1 clove garlic, and 1 teaspoon parsley in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in tomato paste. Fill the can 1/4 full with hot water, swirl to dissolve any remaining tomato paste, and pour it into the saucepan. Season the sauce with 1 teaspoon sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Simmer until the flavors come together, about 30 minutes. Set aside.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Mix beef, pork, onion, remaining 3 cloves garlic, basil, oregano, remaining 1/2 teaspoon parsley, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
- 4
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons sea salt. Add cauliflower and cook in the boiling water for 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer it to another large bowl. Add 1 head of cabbage to the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes. Remove with the slotted spoon. Repeat with the second cabbage. Separate the cabbage leaves.
- 5
Shred cauliflower and zucchini in a food processor with the shredding disk. Add enough to the beef mixture so the amounts are equal. Stir in eggs and almond flour until incorporated.
- 6
Place 1 cabbage leaf on a flat surface. Roll 1 tablespoon of the beef mixture into a log and set it in the center of the leaf. Overlap with the bottom of the leaf, fold in the opposite edges, and roll up. Repeat with the remaining leaves and beef mixture.
- 7
Spread a layer of tomato sauce over the bottom of a large baking dish. Arrange the cabbage rolls seam-side down in the dish and cover with the remaining tomato sauce. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbling, about 1 hour.
- Calories 504.82 kcal High 25%
- Protein 30.78 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 34.77 g 13%
- Total Fat 28.84 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 10.18 g High 51%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 141.91 mg High 47%
- Sodium 604.33 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 11.18 g Good Source 40%
- Total Sugars 10.61 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 232.81 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 6.12 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 1561.34 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin A 71.23 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 132.42 mg Good Source 147%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Paleo Stuffed Cabbage is made with 17 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 35 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Almond Flour, Black Pepper, Cauliflower, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 504.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Paleo Stuffed Cabbage made of?
- The main ingredients are Almond Flour, Black Pepper, Cauliflower, Chicken Broth, Crushed Tomatoes. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Paleo Stuffed Cabbage?
- About 2 hrs 35 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 1 hr 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 504.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Paleo Stuffed Cabbage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Paleo Stuffed Cabbage healthy?
- Paleo Stuffed Cabbage has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 504.82 calories and 30.78 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 604.33 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.18 g (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, 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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