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Miso Butter Braised Cabbage Rolls

Miso Butter Braised Cabbage Rolls

Miso Butter Braised Cabbage Rolls are a cozy umami comfort food that combines tender cabbage, savory filling, and a rich sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage Rolls
  • 3-4 lbs green cabbage for wrapping
  • 1 lb ground chicken or turkey, or substitute with tempeh or chickpeas
  • 1 cup cooked white rice jasmine or long-grain varieties preferred
  • 4 scallions fresh scallions chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic fresh minced for flavor
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
For the Miso Butter Sauce
  • 3 tbsp tamari or soy sauce lower-sodium options preferred
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil optional
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter or vegan butter
  • ¼ cup white miso paste
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice for brightness
For the Finishing Touches
  • to taste salt essential seasoning
  • to taste black pepper essential seasoning
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds optional garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Medium Saucepan
  • sharp knife
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Carefully submerge the whole head of cabbage and cook for about 3 minutes, then remove and cool.
  2. Once cool enough, gently peel away 5-6 leaves and trim the base for flexibility.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, cooked rice, scallions, garlic, ginger, tamari, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Take one leaf, place about ½ cup filling in the center, fold sides, and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in a greased baking dish.
  5. In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in miso paste and broth until smooth. Stir in lemon juice.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F. Pour sauce over rolls, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes; uncover and bake for another 15 minutes.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving warm with extra sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 16gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Miso Butter Braised Cabbage Rolls are gluten-free, packed with protein, and can be made-ahead for convenience.

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