Ukrainian-Style Cabbage Rolls
Ukrainian-Style Cabbage Rolls feature tender cabbage leaves filled with buttery rice and sweet onion, then slowly baked in tangy tomato juice until everything melds into a cozy, homestyle casserole. The balance of bright tomato and mellow, peppered rice makes this a warming dish perfect for family dinners or a comforting weekend meal. Serve it when you want something simple, nostalgic, and deeply satisfying.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ukrainian-Style Cabbage Rolls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 37
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
- 2
Fill a large pot with a few inches of water and place a steamer basket inside; bring to a boil. Set the whole head of cabbage in the steamer basket, cover, and steam until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, bring 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in rice and lower the heat. Cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- 4
Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir the onion into the cooked rice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Cut the leaves off the cabbage and slice any larger leaves in half. Place 1 tablespoon rice onto each leaf and roll tightly. Layer the rolls in the prepared casserole dish. Pour tomato juice over the rolls, using just enough to cover.
- 6
Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
- Calories 247.24 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 5.8 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 48.75 g 18%
- Total Fat 3.36 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 2.05 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.86 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 526.07 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 6.07 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 8.16 g --
- Added Sugars 3.71 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 100.77 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.4 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 639.94 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 47.48 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 92.83 mg Good Source 103%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ukrainian Style Cabbage Rolls is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Green Cabbage, Onion, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 247.24 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ukrainian-Style Cabbage Rolls made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Green Cabbage, Onion, Salt & Pepper, Tomato Juice. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ukrainian-Style Cabbage Rolls?
- About 3 hrs in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 247.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ukrainian-Style Cabbage Rolls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Ukrainian-Style Cabbage Rolls healthy?
- Ukrainian-Style Cabbage Rolls has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 247.24 calories and 5.8 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 526.07 mg (23% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.05 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.71 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes 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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