Deconstructed Sweet and Spicy Cabbage Rolls Recipe
It occurred to me one day while rolling up cabbage rolls, that deconstructing them would be easier and faster. I could also eat it as a low calorie soup when cabbage stews were all the diet rage.
Ingredients
- 1 Head of Cabbage - shredded.
- 1 Onion shredded thinly (any onion can be used. Red ones give the
- stew a reddish tint.)
- 6 oz can Tomato Paste
- 2 Tlb. Sugar
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic or 1 tsp Powdered Garlic
- 4 tsp. Minced Ginger or 2 tsp Powdered Ginger
- 1 Clove (Only One)
- 4 oz Raisins
- Salt and Pepper to taste (being careful not to over salt as will have
- to add more sugar to balance)
- 1 Lb. Meatballs (Beef or Turkey -- premade or homemade)
- Rice
Directions
- Shred Cabbage thinly and halve Onion then slice thinly.
- Cook in large pot with enough water to cover vegetables.
- Do not overly dilute Tomato Paste.
- Cabbage and Onions will cook down, adding liquid.
- Add Sugar, Garlic, Ginger, Clove, and Raisins.
- Add Meatballs.
- Cook until Cabbage and Onions are soft and Meatballs are done.
- Serve over Rice or eat alone as a soup.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 144g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 284 | |
| Calories from Fat 114 | 40% |
| Total Fat 12.68g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 4.83g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium 528mg | 22% |
| Potassium 696mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 22.53g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 15.46g | 10% |
| Protein 21.43g | 34% |
