Quinoa & Flax Seed Cabbage Rolls

Cabbage rolls are a traditional dish in many cuisines, including Eastern European, Middle Eastern, and Asian. They are often served during festive occasions and celebrations.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Quinoa & Flax Seed Cabbage Rolls

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: Healthy, International Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 tablespoon Flax seeds
• 8 large Cabbage leaves
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside.
2. In a small pan, toast flax seeds over medium heat for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Boil water in a large pot. Add cabbage leaves and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
4. In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, grated carrot, and minced garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
5. Add cooked quinoa, toasted flax seeds, tomato sauce, vegetable broth, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Stir well to combine.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. Place a spoonful of the quinoa mixture onto each cabbage leaf. Roll the leaf tightly, tucking in the sides as you go.
8. Place the cabbage rolls in a baking dish. Pour any remaining tomato sauce and vegetable broth over the rolls.
9. Bake for 30 minutes, until the cabbage is tender and the rolls are heated through.
10. Remove from the oven and let the rolls rest for 10 minutes.
11. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.