Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls

Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls Ingredients

1 cabbage ( frozen 1 to 2 days before then defrost before using need couple hours to defrost) this way easier and faster to separate the leaves or you can use the traditional method by taking out the inner core of the cabbage then add in hot boiling water and start taking out leaf by leaf when it gets softer

Filling

2 cups washed short grain rice1 cup chopped parsley1 large chopped onion2 medium size chopped tomato2 tbsp dried mint or 1/4 cup fresh chopped mint1 tsp MAGGI seasoning (8 to 10 drops)1/2 tbsp salt1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup olive oil2 tbsp pomegranate molasses2 tbsp tomato paste1 tsp 7 spice1 tsp paprika1/2 tsp black pepper

Sauce

2 cups hot water2 tbsp tomato paste2 tbsp olive oil1/2 tsp MAGGI seasoning1 tsp salt( if you like it lemony you can squeeze more lemon juice when it’s done)

Instruction

1: freeze the cabbage then defrost this way easier to take off the leaves and no need to boil them in hot water already they will be soft.2: cut the inner core of the cabbage and take out the leaves one by one then wash.3: wash the rice ( soak for 10 minutes if you like your rice extra soft) then mix with all the chopped vegetables and spices listed above4: Cut the larger cabbage leaves in half along the rib, then cut out the rib completely; reserve the ribs to use in the bottom of the pot.5: start filling each leave then roll very tight so they don’t open.6: in a pot place sliced tomatoes and the cabbage ribs then place the cabbage rolls when done cover with cabbage leaves7: mix all the ingredients listed above for the save then add on top8: add garlic cloves or the whole head of garlic let it boil then cover and lower the temperature to low and let it simmer for about 1 hour or till the cabbage leaves tender and soft.9: enjoy with yogurt or lemon juice.