Slow-Cooked Vegetarian Töltött Káposzta

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. In a large pot, combine lentils, rice, sautéed vegetables, salt, pepper, and caraway seeds. Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the rice is tender.
4. Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water until tender, about 2-3 minutes, then drain and cool.
5. Place the lentil-rice mixture on each cabbage leaf, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
6. Arrange the rolled cabbage in the pot with the remaining broth, cover, and simmer on low heat for 35 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
7. Check that the filling reaches 74°C (165°F) throughout before serving.