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Vegan Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Savory Vegan Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls for Quick Dinners

These Vegan Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls are a healthy and easy meal, featuring layers of quinoa, black beans, and vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth gluten-free if necessary
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can black beans rinsed
  • 4 cups cabbage chopped
Moisture & Flavor Ingredients
  • 1-2 cups vegetable broth for pouring over
  • spices (e.g., cumin, paprika) to taste

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, rinsed black beans, and sautéed onion and garlic. Fold in spices.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Layer chopped cabbage leaves in a large baking dish, spoon quinoa mixture on top, and add more cabbage as desired.
  5. Pour vegetable broth over the layers, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for about 45 minutes until cabbage is tender.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat gently to maintain moisture and flavor.

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