Cabbage Dolmades

Cabbage Dolmades are a delightful Greek dish featuring tender cabbage leaves stuffed with a flavorful mixture of ground meat and herbs, perfect for a satisfying Keto lunch. This recipe highlights the dish's authentic flavors while keeping it low in carbohydrates.

Ingredients

• Cabbage - 8 large leaves
• Ground beef - 200 grams
• Cauliflower rice - 100 grams
• Onion, finely chopped - 1 small (about 50 grams)
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Fresh parsley, chopped - 2 tablespoons
• Dill, chopped - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Tomato paste - 1 tablespoon
• Chicken broth - 200 ml

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove the cabbage leaves, blanch them in boiling water for about 2-3 minutes until softened, then transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool.
2. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cauliflower rice, sautéed onion and garlic, parsley, dill, salt, black pepper, and tomato paste. Mix well until fully combined.
4. Lay a cabbage leaf flat on a clean surface. Place about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture at the base of the leaf, fold in the sides, and roll tightly to enclose the filling. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
5. In a large pot, arrange the rolled dolmades seam-side down. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and lemon juice, then pour in the chicken broth until it just covers the dolmades.
6. Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and the flavors meld.
7. Serve warm, drizzled with additional lemon juice if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 750 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a Keto diet.
• Rich in protein from the ground beef, supporting muscle health.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from cabbage and herbs.

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