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Vegetarian Sarmale with Quinoa and Mushrooms

Name: Vegetarian Sarmale with Quinoa and Mushrooms
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 12 large cabbage leaves; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1 cup mixed mushrooms, chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 cup vegetable broth

A meat-free version of Romanian sarmale using quinoa and mushrooms for a hearty, plant-based meal.

120 minutes4 servings

Method

Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 3-4 minutes to soften.
In a bowl, mix quinoa, mushrooms, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each cabbage leaf, roll tightly.
Arrange the rolls in a pot, add vegetable broth, and cover.
Simmer on low heat for 1.5-2 hours until tender.

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