Stuffed cabbage rolls remake: Cauliflower and turkey delight

When stuffed cabbage rolls appear on the table, everyone immediately grabs their forks. The filling is mostly meat and rice, but you'll find a combination that offers a delicious and lighter version of the traditional dish in this recipe.

Stuffed cabbage rolls can be served for a daily lunch or for more festive occasions. Some people stick with the classic meat and rice combination, while others prefer regional flavors, such as buckwheat with mushrooms or potatoes with bacon. However, this recipe presents something completely different.

Although tasty, rice is often just a filler. Instead, you can add a vegetable to the mixture. Grated cauliflower perfectly mimics rice, giving the stuffed cabbage rolls a lighter feel and low carbohydrate content. It's an ideal dish for those on a diet who don't want to give up their favorite flavors.

These stuffed cabbage rolls work well with regular, young, and Savoy cabbage. To make the filling even lighter, replace the pork with ground chicken or turkey. The dish is best served with tomato sauce.

Ingredients:

              
• 1 large cauliflower
• 1 head of cabbage
• 3.3 lbs of ground meat
• 2 onions
• 2-3 cloves of garlic
• Clarified butter
• Salt, pepper, allspice, bay leaves, marjoram
• Water or broth

Preparation:

1. Blanch the cabbage leaves until they are soft. Remember to cut out the core. Set aside the first few leaves to line the dish.
2. Finely chop the onions and sauté them in clarified butter along with the pressed garlic.
3. Combine the ground meat with the sautéed onion, garlic, grated cauliflower, and spices.
4. Place a portion of the filling on each leaf and roll it up.
5. Line a high baking tray with parchment paper.
6. Arrange the prepared stuffed cabbage rolls on the tray.
7. Pour water or broth over them and cover with the reserved leaves. The liquid should reach no more than halfway up the rolls. If needed, add more during baking.
8. Place in an oven preheated to 350°F and bake for about 45 minutes.

After baking, remove the leaves. Serve the stuffed cabbage rolls with tomato sauce. Enjoy your meal!