Vegan Polish Cabbage Rolls (Gołąbki)

Ingredients

• 1 head Large cabbage
• 1.5 cups Cooked brown rice
• 1 pound Cremini mushrooms
• 1 medium Onion
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried marjoram
• 6 ounces Tomato paste
• 3 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Prepare the cabbage: Remove the tough core from the 1 head Large cabbage. Place the cabbage in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the outer leaves are soft enough to peel away without tearing. Carefully remove the leaves and set aside.
2. 2Prepare the filling base: Finely chop the 1 medium Onion. Mince the 4 cloves Garlic. Heat the 2 tablespoons of Olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.
3. 3Cook the mushrooms: Add the 1 pound of Cremini mushrooms, chopped, to the skillet with the onion and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the mushrooms have released their liquid and started to brown.
4. 4Combine the filling: Add the 1.5 cups of Cooked brown rice, 1 teaspoon Dried thyme, 1 teaspoon Dried marjoram, 1 teaspoon Salt, and 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper to the skillet. Stir everything together until well combined.
5. 5Assemble the rolls: Lay a prepared cabbage leaf flat. Place about 1/4 cup of the rice and mushroom mixture near the stem end of the leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf inward over the filling, then roll it up tightly from the stem end to create a neat package.
6. 6Prepare the sauce and bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a 9x13 inch baking dish, whisk together the 6 ounces of Tomato paste and the 3 cups of Vegetable broth until smooth. Place the assembled cabbage rolls seam-side down into the baking dish, arranging them snugly in a single layer.
7. 7Bake the cabbage rolls: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Bake for 60 minutes, or until the cabbage rolls are tender and heated through. Let the rolls rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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