Turkish Cabbage Rolls (Lahana Sarması) with Lean Beef
Method
Blanch Leaves: Soften cabbage leaves in boiling water for 3 minutes, then refresh in cold water.
Mix Filling: Combine minced beef, cauliflower rice, grated onion, cumin, and 1 tbsp tomato purée.
Roll Wraps: Place filling on each leaf, fold in sides, and roll up tightly.
Simmer Rolls: Pack into a saucepan, pour over broth mixed with remaining purée, and simmer covered for 40 minutes.
Nutritional Insight: Replacing white rice with cauliflower rice lowers the glycemic load while providing sulphur-rich prebiotic fibres to optimise metabolic gut health. Cooking Tip: Place three ceramic plates directly over the arranged cabbage rolls before pouring in the broth; the plates act as a weight to keep the rolls submerged and tightly sealed, maintaining their perfect shape so they do not unravel or open during cooking.
Nutrition Facts
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