Turkey-stuffed cabbage leaves
1
Points® value
Total Time
1 hr 25 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
1 hr 5 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Moderate
Yes, stuffed cabbage leaves take a bit of effort to pull together, but if you're a fan of this dish, you know it's worth it. Our recipe brings together brown rice and ground turkey for a healthier spin on the traditional ground beef and white rice. Add garlic and parsley to the mix, along with salt, pepper, and a little cinnamon, and you have an excellent filling. Once you've filled the boiled cabbage leaves with the stuffing, you'll simmer them in a pot on the stove top with a simple sauce of tomatoes and broth. After they've finished cooking, if the sauce is watery, you can reduce it slightly to make it thicker and concentrate its flavor: Transfer the stuffed cabbage leaves to a platter and keep them warm, return the saucepan to medium heat, and cook, uncovered, until the sauce is thickened.
Ingredients
Green cabbage
8 leaf/leaves, large outer leaves
Uncooked extra lean ground turkey breast
¾ pound(s)
Onion
1 medium, diced
Cooked long grain brown rice
½ cup(s), regular or instant
Egg
1 large egg(s), lightly beaten
Fresh parsley
2 Tbsp, finely chopped
Garlic
2 clove(s), minced
Ground cinnamon
½ tsp
Table salt
⅛ tsp, or to taste
Black pepper
¼ tsp
Canned diced tomatoes
28 oz
Chicken broth
1 cup(s)