Discover the joy of comfort food without the carb guilt with these delightful Keto Stuffed Cabbage Rolls. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, a special occasion, or a comforting weekend meal, these rolls combine the wholesomeness of fresh vegetables with the richness of meat and cheese, all wrapped in a savory tomato sauce. What’s more, each ingredient is carefully chosen to keep the dish low in carbohydrates and keto-friendly, ensuring you can indulge without straying from your dietary goals.
Keto Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
A delectable and nutritious alternative to traditional cabbage rolls, perfect for a satisfying keto meal.
Ingredients
For the cabbage:
- 1 medium cabbage, about 2.5 lb (1.1kg)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp sea salt
For the sauce:
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups (337g) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
For the stuffing:
- 1/2 small cauliflower head, should yield about 1 3/4 cups (210g) of cauliflower rice
- 1.5 lb (680g) ground pork (or a mix of pork and turkey/beef)
- 1 cup (113g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup (120ml) sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Begin by preparing the cabbage. In a large pot, bring water, vinegar, and salt to a boil. Submerge the cabbage, cook for 5 minutes, flip, and continue for another 5-6 minutes until the leaves soften. Remove, drain, and let cool.
- For the sauce, heat olive oil in a skillet, add onions and carrots, and sauté until soft. Stir in tomatoes, cream, oregano, and salt, and simmer until bubbly. Set aside.
- Create cauliflower rice by pulsing florets in a food processor or grating them. Set aside.
- For the stuffing, mix ground meat, cauliflower rice, egg, salt, pepper, cheese, and half a cup of sauce in a bowl.
- Flatten the cabbage leaves and place 2 tbsp of stuffing on each. Roll up and tuck in the ends.
- Arrange the rolls in a Dutch oven, pour the remaining sauce and about 1 cup of reserved water over them.
- Cover and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, checking halfway to add more water if needed.
Breakdown of Ingredients and Average Carb Content
Here’s a breakdown of the approximate carb content per ingredient in the Keto Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, which helps maintain the low-carb profile of this delicious dish:
- Cabbage: 2.5 lb – Approximately 25g of carbs
- Wine Vinegar: 1/4 cup – Less than 1g of carbs
- Onion: 1 small – Approximately 10g of carbs
- Carrot: 1 medium – About 6g of carbs
- Crushed Tomatoes: 1 1/2 cups – Approximately 18g of carbs
- Heavy Cream: 1/2 cup – Approximately 7g of carbs
- Cauliflower Rice: 1 3/4 cups – Approximately 13g of carbs
- Cheddar Cheese: 1 cup – Approximately 3.2g of carbs
Keto Nutrient-Rich Meal
These Keto Stuffed Cabbage Rolls are more than just a meal; they’re a satisfying, nutrient-rich experience that fits perfectly into a ketogenic lifestyle. Simple, delicious, and utterly comforting, they’re sure to become a favorite. Try them tonight and embrace the comfort of good, wholesome food that keeps your carbs in check!
Credit to bob-the-cook on Reddit
