The Most Tender Vegan Cabbage Rolls

ByHannah Peterson

The Most Tender Vegan Cabbage Rolls

If you love soft, comforting, home-style meals, these Tender Vegan Cabbage Rolls are a must-try. Wrapped in delicate cabbage leaves and filled with a savory mixture of rice, herbs, and vegetables, they bake until incredibly soft and flavorful.

These cabbage rolls are inspired by traditional Eastern European comfort dishes, but this version is 100% plant-based, making it lighter while still rich and satisfying. The cabbage becomes buttery-tender, while the filling stays fluffy and flavorful.

Perfect for cozy dinners, meal prep, or family gatherings, these cabbage rolls are proof that simple ingredients can create something truly special.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cabbage Rolls

  • 1 large green cabbage
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • ½ cup finely diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Sauce

  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Cabbage Leaves

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove the cabbage core and place the whole cabbage into the water.

Boil for 5–7 minutes until the outer leaves soften. Remove the leaves gently and set aside.

2️⃣ Prepare the Filling

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.

Add:

  • grated carrot
  • cooked rice
  • parsley
  • paprika
  • thyme
  • salt and pepper

Mix well and cook for another 2–3 minutes.

3️⃣ Roll the Cabbage

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of a cabbage leaf.

Fold the sides inward and roll tightly like a burrito.

Repeat with remaining leaves.

4️⃣ Prepare the Sauce

In a bowl mix:

  • vegetable broth
  • tomato sauce
  • tomato paste
  • paprika
  • pepper

5️⃣ Bake the Rolls

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Arrange cabbage rolls in a baking dish and pour the sauce over them.

Cover with foil and bake for 35–40 minutes.

6️⃣ Serve

Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.

Serve warm for the ultimate comforting meal.

These Most Tender Vegan Cabbage Rolls are the kind of recipe that feels like home. Soft cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory filling and baked in a flavorful sauce create a dish that’s simple, comforting, and deeply satisfying.

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