The stuffed cabbage leaves gently bake in a simple tomato sauce.
This easy stuffed cabbage recipe can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
Meanwhile, half fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
Line a baking sheet with a clean kitchen towel and place near the stove.
Using a small, sharp knife, remove the core from the bottom of the cabbage.
Add the cabbage to the boiling water and cook for 5 minutes.
As the leaves soften, use tongs to gently remove 8 large outer leaves.
Transfer the leaves to the baking sheet and pat with more towels to thoroughly dry.
Drain the remaining cabbage in a colander for a few minutes.
Finely chop enough to get about 3 cups.
(Save any remaining cabbage for another use.)
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add wine and cook, stirring, until evaporated, about 3 minutes more.
Add the mixture to the cooked rice along with currants and pine nuts.
Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in the skillet over medium-high.
Add to the rice mixture.
To prepare sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add tomatoes and wine; bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
Place about 3/4 cup filling in the center.
Fold both sides over the filling and roll up.
Repeat with the remaining 7 leaves and filling.
Spread 1 cup of the tomato sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Place the stuffed cabbage rolls, seam side down, on the sauce.
Pour the remaining sauce over the rolls and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
Bake, uncovered, basting twice with the sauce, until hot, about 45 minutes.
Make Ahead Tip
Prepare through Step 10, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Let stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking.
For the Best Flavor
Toast nuts and seeds before using in a recipe.
Sodium Variation
Sodium amounts vary widely among brands of plum and crushed.
Compare nutrition labels and choose one that has 190 mg sodium or less per 1/2-cup serving.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.
