Ingredients
for the savoy cabbage rolls:
8 large savoy cabbage leaves
1 onion, diced
4 cloves of garlic, sliced
1 stalk of celery, chopped
2/3 cup of chopped shiitake mushrooms
1 cup of walnuts, toasted
1 cup of cooked white beans
2/3 cup of cooked chestnuts
1.5 tbsp mustard
1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
3 tbsp chopped herbs of your choice, chopped
1 tsp smoked paprika powder
1.5 tsp sweet paprika powder
2 tbsp vegan butter or vegetable oil
salt, pepper
for the parsnip tahini purée:
250 g/9 oz parsnips
250 g/9 oz potatoes
2 tbsp tahini
1.5 tsp garlic powder
3/4 cup of unsweetened plant milk
salt, pepper
Instructions
Savoy Cabbage Rolls:
- Add onion, garlic cloves, celery and shiitake to a non-stick skillet, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until veggies soften. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water at a time to prevent burning.
- Transfer sautéed veggies to a food processor. Add walnuts, white beans, chestnuts, mustard, vinegar, tomato paste, nutritional yeast, herbs, and spices, and process until everything is combined. Make sure you leave some texture.
- Blanch cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes, then transfer immediately into ice water, to keep the bright green color. Drain leaves and lay out on a plate or board. Remove any thick stem on cabbage leaves with a knife.
- Add a handful of stuffing into the center of each leaf. Fold in the sides and roll the cabbage up. Secure rolls with a toothpick.
- Heat up vegan butter or oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add cabbage rolls, and fry them on each side for 2-5 minutes, or until crispy.
- Serve cabbage rolls immediately or place them in a baking dish in the oven at 150°C/300°F to keep them warm. Remove toothpicks before serving.
Parsnip Tahini Puree:
- Peel and dice potatoes and parsnip. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then add veggies, and cook for 20-25 minutes, until both potato and parsnip cubes are cooked. Drain them.
- Add tahini, garlic powder, and milk to parsnip and potatoes, and mash them with a potato masher, until smooth. Add more milk, if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve savoy cabbage rolls over parsnip puree, with cranberry or lingonberry sauce on the side. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins