Looking for a hearty and delicious meal that fits perfectly into your keto lifestyle? These Keto Cabbage Rolls are an ideal choice for family dinners, meal prep, or a cozy night in. With a flavorful stuffing made from ground meat and riced cauliflower, wrapped in tender cabbage leaves, and cooked to perfection, this dish offers a satisfying and nutritious option for any occasion. Fun fact: Cabbage is low in carbs and high in vitamins C and K, making it a great addition to your keto diet!
Keto Cabbage Rolls
These Keto Cabbage Rolls are a tasty and low-carb twist on a classic comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head of cabbage (approx 2-3 pounds), cored
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes
- 1 cup water (for pressure cooker)
Stuffing:
- 1 lb ground meat of your choice
- 1 small head cauliflower, riced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning or another dried herb
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
Prepare the cabbage:
- Add the cabbage head to a pot of boiling water.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes or until cabbage leaves are pliable.
- Peel off 12 large leaves.
- Let cool.
Stuff the cabbage rolls:
- In a large bowl, mix together all the stuffing ingredients.
- Place 1/4 cup of the stuffing on a cabbage leaf.
- Overlap the ends of the leaf fold in the sides.
- Starting from the cut end, roll up.
- Repeat until all the stuffing mixture is used.
Slow Cooker Method:
- Spoon half of the diced tomatoes into the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the cabbage rolls, seam-side down.
- Pour the rest of the diced tomatoes on top.
- Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours.
Instant Pot Method:
- Place a rack in the bottom of the pressure cooker.
- Pour in 1 cup of water.
- Place half of the cabbage rolls on the rack.
- Cover the rolls with about half of the diced tomatoes.
- Add the remaining rolls and top with the rest of the sauce.
- Close and lock the lid.
- Cook on high pressure for 18 minutes.
- When done, natural release for 15 minutes, then quickly release any remaining pressure.
Oven Method:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray a 9×13 pan with cooking spray.
- Add half of the diced tomatoes to the bottom of the pan.
- Add the cabbage rolls, seam side down.
- Top with the remaining tomatoes.
- Cover with foil and bake for 60-90 minutes, or until cabbage is tender and meat is cooked through.
Tips:
- If you want a lot of sauce, use 28 ounces of diced tomatoes.
- Mix your favorite seasonings into the diced tomatoes to add more flavor.
This recipe makes approximately 12 cabbage rolls.
Breakdown of Ingredients and Average Carb Content
- Cabbage: 2g carbs per cup
- Diced tomatoes: 4g carbs per half-cup
- Ground meat: 0g carbs
- Cauliflower: 2g carbs per half-cup
- Onion: 6g carbs per half-cup
- Italian seasoning: 0g carbs
- Salt and pepper: 0g carbs
- Garlic: 1g carbs per clove
Total Carbs per Serving: Approximately 5g
Conclusion
These Keto Cabbage Rolls are a perfect combination of flavor, nutrition, and low-carb goodness. They are easy to make and versatile enough to be cooked in a slow cooker, Instant Pot, or oven, making them a great option for any day of the week. Enjoy this wholesome dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to your keto journey!
Credit to gogas2 on Reddit
