Vegan Cabbage Rolls

These Vegan Cabbage Rolls are a delicious and satisfying plant-based dish that will impress both vegans and non-vegans alike. Tender cabbage leaves are filled with a flavorful mixture of rice, lentils, onions, garlic, and aromatic herbs. Baked in a savory tomato sauce, these rolls are packed with nutrients and bursting with hearty flavors.

Ingredients:

FOR THE ROLLS:

1 large head green or savoy cabbage

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup diced yellow onion

1 ½ teaspoons finely minced fresh garlic

¾ cup shredded carrot

3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped and divided

2 ½ tablespoons tomato paste

1 cup cooked white rice (⅓ cup dry)

1 15 ounce can no salt added lentils, rinsed and drained well

1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning blend

1 teaspoon kosher salt

Ground black pepper to taste

FOR THE SAUCE:

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ cup diced onion

½ teaspoon fresh garlic, minced

1 15 ounce can tomato sauce

½ tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon fresh parsley

½ teaspoon sugar

½ teaspoon Italian seasoning blend

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper