Savory Stuffed Cabbage

This dish is super impressive for company or holidays and is so simple, you won't ever mind serving it! I especially love this one for a healthy alternative to the traditional St. Patrick's Day corned-beef and cabbage favorite. It also works really well for Easter and even Christmas. Of course, in our house, we don't need an excuse to make it---This stuffed cabbage is SO GOOD! I hope that you enjoy it, as well!

Savory Stuffed Cabbage

Ingredients:

1/2 cup uncooked brown rice

1 head of cabbage, leaves rinsed and separated 

1 lb. Lean ground turkey (or beef, if you prefer)

1 small onion, chopped

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 tsp. Sea salt

1/4 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper

1 or 2 15 oz. Cans fire roasted diced tomatoes (depending on how saucy you like it)

Procedure:

1. In a medium saucepan, prepare rice as directed on package. 
2. Bring a second large pot of salted water to a boil. Add cabbage leaves and cook for 2-4 minutes, or until softened. Drain
3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the turkey, cooked rice, onion, egg, salt and paper, along with about 3-4 Tbsp. of the diced tomatoes. Mix well.
4. Divide the mixture evenly among the cabbage leaves. Roll tightly and secure in a large skillet by placing seam side down. 
5. When the skillet is filled with your stuffed cabbage leaves, pour the remaining tomatoes over the top. Cover and place over medium heat--or until boiling. Then, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 40 minutes, stirring and basting often.
6. ENJOY!