Nightshade-Free Cabbage Rolls Recipe
Delicious and nutritious Nightshade-Free Cabbage Rolls featuring a savory blend of ground meat, aromatic herbs, and cauliflower rice, all wrapped in tender cabbage leaves and baked in flavorful bone broth. Perfect for those avoiding nightshades and seeking a wholesome, comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 cabbage rolls (serves 4-6) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Cabbage Rolls
- 1 green cabbage
- 1 lb ground meat (chicken, turkey, veal, or pork)
- 1 small onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup cauliflower rice
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- Black pepper (omit for AIP elimination)
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp mustard (omit for AIP)
- 1 cup bone broth
Instructions
- Prepare cabbage leaves: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully remove 10–12 intact cabbage leaves. Trim the thick stem at the base of each leaf into a V shape to help with rolling.
- Blanch leaves: Blanch the cabbage leaves in the boiling water for 1–2 minutes until pliable, then drain and set aside to cool.
- Prepare vegetables: Mince the garlic cloves and dice the onion finely.
- Make filling: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, onion, garlic, egg, cauliflower rice, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, balsamic vinegar, and mustard. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Preheat oven and assemble rolls: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lay one cabbage leaf flat, spoon 2–3 tablespoons of filling into the center, fold the sides inward, and roll tightly. Place each roll seam-side down in a baking dish. Repeat until all filling and leaves are used.
- Bake: Pour bone broth evenly over the cabbage rolls. Cover the baking dish with foil to retain moisture and prevent drying. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes until the rolls are cooked through and tender.
Notes
- To accommodate the AIP (Autoimmune Protocol) diet, omit black pepper and mustard.
- Use any ground meat of your choice such as chicken, turkey, veal, or pork.
- Cauliflower rice adds fiber and texture while keeping the rolls low-carb and nightshade-free.
- Bone broth enhances flavor and adds nutrients.
- Ensure cabbage leaves are trimmed and blanched properly to prevent tearing during rolling.
- Serve hot as a comforting main dish.
Keywords: nightshade-free, cabbage rolls, ground meat, cauliflower rice, baked cabbage rolls, bone broth, AIP friendly
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