Cabbage Rolls in Herb-Tomato Sauce
Cabbage Rolls in Herb-Tomato Sauce feature tender leaves enveloping a rich blend of beef, pork, veal, and rice, all baked in a fragrant tomato base with thyme, basil, and oregano. The flavors are hearty and comforting, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a make-ahead weekend meal that tastes even better the next day.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cabbage Rolls in Herb-Tomato Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 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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- 38
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Set the cabbage core-side down in an 8- to 10-cup microwave-safe casserole dish. Add 1/2 cup water, cover, and microwave on high until the outer leaves soften, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- 2
While the cabbage cools, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, pork, veal, rice, onion, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add 1 teaspoon each of thyme, basil, and oregano; mix until well blended.
- 4
Remove 12 outer leaves from the cooled cabbage and trim any thick stems to make rolling easier. Reserve the remaining cabbage for another use or discard.
- 5
Divide the meat mixture into 12 equal portions. Place one portion at the stem end of each cabbage leaf. Roll up the leaves and fold in the ends. Arrange the rolls seam-side down in a single layer in a casserole dish.
- 6
Stir the crushed tomatoes together with the remaining thyme, basil, and oregano, then pour over the cabbage rolls.
- 7
Cover and bake in the preheated oven until the meat is cooked through, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 571.63 kcal High 29%
- Protein 37.08 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 46.62 g 17%
- Total Fat 26.44 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 12.28 g High 61%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 146.8 mg High 49%
- Sodium 413.47 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 6.21 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 21.58 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 170.54 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 7.32 mg Good Source 41%
- Potassium 949.85 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 118.53 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 97.24 mg Good Source 108%
- Vitamin D 0.14 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cabbage Rolls in Herb Tomato Sauce is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Onion, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 571.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cabbage Rolls in Herb-Tomato Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Crushed Tomatoes, Diced Onion, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cabbage Rolls in Herb-Tomato Sauce?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 571.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cabbage Rolls in Herb-Tomato Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Cabbage Rolls in Herb-Tomato Sauce healthy?
- Cabbage Rolls in Herb-Tomato Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 571.63 calories and 37.08 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 413.47 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.28 g (61% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, 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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