Description
A hearty and nutritious one-skillet dish featuring roasted cabbage, lentils, and rice, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small head of cabbage, cored and chopped (about 6 cups chopped cabbage)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika, divided
- Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 medium yellow onion, small dice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3/4 cup French lentils, uncooked
- 1/2 cup white long grain rice, uncooked
- 1/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 5.5 oz can tomato paste
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 5 cups vegetable stock, plus extra
- 2 teaspoons cane sugar, or other sweetener of choice
- 1 tablespoon Tamari soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Vegan sour cream, for serving
- Chopped dill or parsley (or both) for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place chopped cabbage on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and roast for 40 minutes, flipping at 15 minutes.
- In a heavy pot, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, about 6-7 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, and remaining paprika; stir until fragrant.
- Add lentils, rice, and walnuts, then stir. Mix in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add diced tomatoes and vegetable stock; season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in sugar, Tamari, and vinegar. Adjust seasoning, then incorporate roasted cabbage.
- Serve with vegan sour cream and chopped dill or parsley.
Notes
For a zesty finish, consider adding a splash of lemon juice before serving. This dish also freezes beautifully, making it perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg