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Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls with Lentils and Tomatoes

A meat-free version of traditional Romanian sarmale, using a mix of lentils and vegetables.

90 minutes4 servings
Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls with Lentils and Tomatoes
Photo: Korinna · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and blanch them in boiling water until tender.
  2. In a bowl, mix cooked lentils, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Place a handful of the mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf and roll tightly.
  4. In a large pot, sauté the chopped tomatoes with oil, then add the rolled cabbage and enough water to cover.
  5. Simmer on low heat for 1-1.5 hours until the cabbage is tender and the flavors are well combined.

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