Traditional Cabbage Roll-ups but Plant-based

Have you ever had cabbage roll? I hesitated when I first heard about it because I just wasn't sure of the texture, the difficulty to make and taste. Truth be told, I am not a fan of cabbage, but this recipe I put together based on an old traditional German recipe, cabbage roll-ups. This is a vegan version of this good 'ole recipe. Cabbage is cancer fighting, anti-inflammatory and all around good vibes for your gut-health.

Activated ingredients for this Joule Recipe is the powerful lentil and cabbage. With these plant-powered superfoods, you are sure to get good for you nutrients that you can store in the fridge and it have it ready for your on-the-go schedule.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp. olive oil 

• 1 small onion, finely chopped (1cup) 

• 3 cloves garlic, minced ¾ cup dry lentils 

• 1/2 cup cooked brown rice 

• 8 large savoy cabbage leaves, ribs removed 

• ½ cup pitted olives –any is fine 

• 3 Tbs. lemon juice, divided 

• 1/2 cup tomato puree

• 2 carrots diced 

• 1 tomato 

• 1 bay leaf 

• 2 tsp. ground cumin 

• 1 ½ tsp. dried marjoram 

• ¼ tsp. ground allspice 

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 

• 1 tbsp sea salt 

• 1/8 cayenne pepper 

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

COOKING TIME

60 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS

• Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté for about 1 min. 
• Add lentils and 4 cups water in water add salt oil, turmeric, bay leaf, tomato, parsley & carrots 
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium/low, and simmer 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain. 
• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch cabbage leaves 6 minutes, or until tender. Rinse under cold water, and drain. 
• Mash half of lentils then add the other half (DO NOT MASH) lentils, olives Put tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, lemon juice, and all seasonings into a bowl. 
• Lay 1 cabbage leaf on the counter 
• Add a few tablespoons of the lentil mixture 
• Fold sides inward and roll tightly. In a non-stick baking pan add 1/2 cup sauce. 
• Place seam side down in a dish 
• Preheat oven to 375°F. 
• Bake cabbage rolls, covered, 1 hour then bake for 10 minutes uncovered

APPROPRIATE FOR:

12PM, 7PM, Creativity, Detox, Dinner, Energy, Flatter Belly, Focus, Gut Health, lunch, Vegan