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Unstuffed Vegan Cabbage Rolls

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Cabbage rolls are one of my favorite comfort meals, however they are not quick. That’s why I love this recipe for “unstuffed” cabbage rolls. It’s so much faster, and just as delicious, and comforting.

I seriously love cabbage rolls, but my kids are not huge fans so there is no way I am going to take all that time rolling them up if only a few people in the house are going to enjoy them. And seriously this taste just the same as the rolled version but WAY faster, and WAY easier!!!

This recipe makes a lot and freezes well, so it’s also perfect for meal prep, or even a pot luck.

I use Beyond rand meat, either the crumbles, 1 lb block of groud, or 4 thawed burgers. You can use any vegan ground you like, though.

So if you have 0 time to mess around with rolling cabbage rolls, but love them like I do, then this is the answer!! A super delicious, quick, and easy answer!

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium to large head of green cabbage; cored, and cut into strips

  • 1 bag meatless crumbles, or 4 Beyond Meat Burgers thawed

  • 1 large yellow onion, diced

  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes

  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 1 teaspoon each dried thyme, dill, garlic powder, and salt

  • 2 teaspoons smoke paprika

  • pepper to taste

  • juice from 1 lemon

  • fresh, or dried parsley for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a large, deep skillet, heat a few teaspoons of oil medium heat. Add diced onion, and meatless crumbles, or Beyond Burgers to the pan. Cook until the crumbles have cooked through.

  2. Next, add the cabbage, and water. Allow the cabbage to cook for about 5 minutes, just long enough for it to cook down a bit. Add the remaining ingredients, and give every thing a good stir.

  3. Once it begins to come to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cover with a lid.

  4. Allow to cook for 30-35 minutes, stirring occassinsaly to keep anything from sticking to the bottom of the pan.

  5. Serve garnished with some fresh, or dried parsley.

This recipe will serve 6 - 8 people. If you are single, or a small family, you can easily freeze any leftovers portioned in freezer bags. I often freeze half for a quick week night dinner. Just leave out to thaw, and reheat in a pan on the stove top.