Grandma Katrina's Russian Cabbage Rolls ( Golubtsy)

February 27, 2014

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So I decided to make something warm and healthy since I was at the horse stable earlier and was freeeezing! I needed some comfort food, I fell and bruised my tailbone and messed up my back! Oh well I am used to it after years and years of dressage horsebackriding. Here is my grandma Katrina's russian recipe for stuffed cabbage rolls, only I made them healthier! ?

1 big loose head of white cabbage
1 lb turkey ground
1 + 1 onions, chopped
1/2 cup rice pre-boiled in 2 cups of water
1 small carrot, finely grated
2 big ripe tomatoes, diced
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt
Pepper
Red pepper (optional)
Filtered water, about 1 - 1 1/4 cups
1 big pot to boil cabbage
1 frying pan
1 Dutch oven or big shallow pot with lid
Preparation time: about 2 hours

To be able to wrap meat in cabbage leaves you have to slightly boil the cabbage to soften it. In a big pot bring water almost to a boil. Cut (slightly, but do not tear off from the head) a few cabbage...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
1715

Sodium
3448mg
143% DV

Fat
126g
194% DV

Protein
21g
42% DV

Carbs
70g
23% DV

Fiber
12g
50% DV