Romanian · Romania
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

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