Description
Vegan Cabbage Rolls are a delightful and wholesome dish that combines tender cabbage leaves with a savory filling of rice and fresh vegetables. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a dinner party or preparing a simple weeknight meal. With its vibrant flavors and healthy ingredients, these rolls are not only satisfying but also gluten-free and customizable to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy them as a main course or side dish, drizzled with a rich garlic sauce for an extra layer of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups dry sushi rice
- 1 large napa cabbage
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 medium peppers
- 8 white button mushrooms (canned or fresh)
- 2 tbsp tamari (or coconut aminos)
- 1 tbsp oil (divided)
- 3/4 tbsp ginger (minced)
- 1/2 tsp each of sea salt, ground pepper, onion powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- For the garlic sauce: 1 tsp oil, 1/2 tbsp ginger (minced), 2 garlic cloves (minced), 1 1/2 tbsp tamari (or coconut aminos), 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 3/4 tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 tbsp cornstarch, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and carefully remove the cabbage leaves. Cook for about 5 minutes until tender, then cool.
- In a frying pan, sauté diced onion, ginger, and garlic in oil until fragrant. Add carrots, peppers, and mushrooms; cook until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked rice with the sautéed vegetables and seasonings.
- Lay out each cabbage leaf and fill with about 2 tablespoons of the mixture. Roll tightly from the base while tucking in the sides.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread some garlic sauce at the bottom of a baking dish, place rolls seam-side down, pour remaining sauce over them, cover with foil, and bake for about 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 122 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg