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Thyme and Rosemary Garnish Căpățâni cu roșii și brânză și mămăligă

Name: Thyme and Rosemary Garnish Căpățâni cu roșii și brânză și mămăligă
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 12 cabbage leaves; 2 cups diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup grated cheese; 1 cup cooked polenta; 1/4 cup chopped herbs; 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme; 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary

A fragrant and earthy garnish that enhances the cabbage rolls with a touch of fresh herbs.

42 minutes4 servings

Thyme and Rosemary Garnish Căpățâni cu roșii și brânză și mămăligă — Photo: User:Themightyquill · CC BY-SA 2.5

Method

After rolling the cabbage, sprinkle chopped thyme and rosemary over the top before simmering for a fragrant finish.
Blanch cabbage leaves in salted boiling water until tender, 5-7 minutes.
In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, grated cheese, cooked polenta, and chopped herbs.
Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks.
Arrange rolled cabbage in a pot, cover with water, and simmer over medium heat for 25-30 minutes.

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