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Healthy Bosnian Sarma - Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Indulge in healthy Bosnian sarma, stuffed cabbage rolls with lean meat and rice, a classic Balkan dish with Ottoman roots. This low-calorie version is nutrient-dense, perfect for family dinners – SEO keywords: healthy Bosnian stuffed cabbage recipe.
120
Total Minutes
6
Servings
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
30 min
Prep Time
90 min
Cook Time
120 min
Total Time
Ingredients (10 items)
2.00 lbs
Sour Cabbage Leaves
or one large head
10.00 oz
Ground Veal
lean, or turkey for healthier
0.33 cup
Rice
brown rice for health
1.00 medium
Onion
finely minced
2.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
1.00 tsp
Paprika
1.00 tsp
Salt
0.50 tsp
Black Pepper
2.00 tbsp
Tomato Paste
for sauce
2.00 tbsp
Olive Oil
Instructions (6 steps)
1
Blanch cabbage leaves if fresh.
5 minutes
2
Mix ground meat, rice, onion, garlic, spices.
3
Stuff leaves with filling, roll tightly.
4
Layer in pot, cover with water and tomato paste.
5
Simmer for 1.5 hours until tender.
90 minutes
6
Serve hot with yogurt.