Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls

Name: Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Verza (savoy cabbage) large 1; Precooked chickpeas (drained weight) 2 cups; Carrots 2; Red onions 1; Taggiasca olives 2.8 oz; Tahini 3 spoonfuls; Garlic 1 clove; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Sebastian Fitarau

Vegetarian cabbage rolls are a fantastic blend of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors. Seriously good stuff. They're like a unique twist on your classic stuffed cabbage dishes. Here’s the thing: these vegetarian cabbage rolls use big, fresh cabbage leaves to wrap a creamy chickpea and tahina filling. It’s this really good combo of tender and crispy textures in every bite. The chickpea filling? It’s like thick hummus—smooth and rich. And the cabbage? Adds a nice crunch—so so light. You'll find that these plant-based cabbage rolls balance between familiar comfort food and something totally new, with tahina giving a hint of nutty goodness. Really, it complements the dish perfectly. Not your average cabbage roll. It’s lively and intriguing, making it a standout dish anywhere.

Across Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions, people love adding their own spin to meatless cabbage rolls—which is great—sometimes tossing in fresh herbs or swapping spices. And look, tahina, that simple sesame seed paste, binds everything together so well, keeping the filling moist and flavorful. You won’t miss the meat—promise. It’s pure comfort in a lighter, golden package. These healthy cabbage rolls are spot on if you’re diving into plant-based recipes or just want something different that’s still satisfying. The harmony between the tangy cabbage and the chickpeas brings a splash of Mediterranean sunshine to each bite. Among vegetarian dinner ideas, these rolls are easy to love, super filling, and just exotic enough to make dinner feel special. Plus, whether it’s a get-together or a quiet night in, these vegan cabbage rolls fit right in, showing how simple ingredients can taste amazing when you mix things up a bit. They’re not just a meal—they’re really an experience that shows the heart of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.

How to prepare Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls

To prepare the vegetarian cabbage rolls, take the cabbage and remove the 10 largest and tender leaves 1. Boil the leaves in plenty of salted water for 3 minutes 2, drain them and let them cool by placing them on an overturned bowl on the table 3.

Clean and chop the onion 4. Peel and julienne the carrots 5. In a pan, heat a drizzle of oil with the garlic 6.

Add the carrots 10, salt, a splash of water 11 and cook for 8 minutes. Meanwhile, blend half of the pre-cooked chickpeas together with tahini, salt, and pepper 12.

You should obtain a cream 13. Remove the garlic from the vegetables 14, then add both the blended chickpeas and the whole chickpeas 15.

Add the olives as well 16 and let the mixture dry well, which should be soft but quite compact 17. Stuff the cabbage leaves with the chickpea filling 18.

Close the rolls by folding the sides and then rolling them up 19 20. Oil a baking dish large enough to hold all the pieces 21.

Season with salt, pepper, and oil 22. Bake in the preheated ventilated oven at 356°F for 20 minutes. Plate and finish the dish with a drizzle of oil: the vegetarian cabbage rolls are ready to be served 34!

Storage

It is recommended to consume the vegetarian cabbage rolls immediately and while hot. If you have leftovers, you can store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a couple of days.

Freezing is not recommended.

Advice

Tahini is a typical Middle Eastern sauce easily found in major supermarkets; if you want to make it at home, you can follow the recipe found in the Hummus recipe.

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Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls

Storage

Advice

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