Greek-style mince cabbage rolls
Ingredients
Simple ingredients, wonderful result.
Step-by-step method
Make it your own, one easy step at a time.
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add mince and cook, breaking up lumps with a wooden spoon, for 5 minutes or until browned. Add half the passata, season and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes or until sauce slightly thickens. Stir through herbs and rice and set aside for 15 minutes to cool.
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Step 2
Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add 4 cabbage leaves to pan. Cook for 1 minute or until softened. Refresh in a bowl of cold water. Drain on paper towel. Repeat with remaining leaves.
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Step 3
Place 1 dry cabbage leaf on chopping board and place 1/4 cup mince mixture at stem end of leaf. Fold edges in and roll up firmly to enclose filling. Repeat with remaining leaves and mince mixture.
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Step 4
Place cabbage rolls in a lightly oiled 2-L capacity (8-cup) baking dish, pour over remaining passata, sprinkle with feta and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cabbage is tender.
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Step 5
Sprinkle cabbage rolls with extra dill and serve with salad and lemon wedges.
Tips
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Alternatively, at step 4 place a large bamboo steamer over a wok or large saucepan of simmering water. Place cabbage parcels, seam side down, in steamer. Cover with lid. Steam for 3-5 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Serve topped with remaining warmed passata, feta and extra dill. Serve with salad and lemon wedges.
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Basil, thyme or chives would also work well in this recipe.
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Substitute ricotta or goats cheese for the feta cheese.
