This Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole recipe was a huge hit when I featured it in a previous C1 Challenge. This recipe is a healthier version of the traditional cabbage roll recipe that we all loved as a kid and it’s perfect if you’re losing weight with the 17 Day Diet.
When I was younger, maybe in grade school, I remember my mom making the traditional cabbage rolls with ground beef and rice.
They were good, but the strange thing that I recall is that she was really into canning at the time.
So after she made the rolls, she canned them! I don’t remember eating the canned version, but whatever I did eat, I loved.
I’ve never made cabbage rolls myself – they seem sort of labor intensive.
This casserole, however, is super quick and easy!
If you’re on Cycle 2 or 3, you’re always welcome to add in cooked rice and/or use ground beef to make it more traditional.
However, if you’re on Cycle 1, let’s stick to what we have here and you’ll be eating a low-carb dinner!
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It’s acceptable for all cycles of the 17 Day Diet and is super easy to make (much easier than the traditional recipe).
Unstuffed Cabbage Casserole
A simple and low-carb version of the traditional cabbage rolls you ate as a child.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Lean Turkey (or chicken)
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Small Onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 15 ounce Can Diced Tomatoes
- 1 Small Head Small Green Cabbage - chopped
- ½ Cup Water
- 1 Cup Low-fat Mozzarella Cheese
- Salt/Pepper To Taste
- 1 Cup Riced Cauliflower, cooked
Instructions
- In large pot or pan, over medium high heat, brown turkey with olive oil and onions.
- Reduce heat to medium; add garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, salt and pepper and stir until well combined.
- Add diced tomatoes and water to mixture and bring to a boil.
- Add cabbage, cover and reduce heat to medium low. Cook 7 to 10 minutes.
- While mixture is cooking, prepare the cooked riced cauliflower. In a food processor or with a grater, rice your cauliflower into rice-sized pieces. Use enough cauliflower to yield 1 cup riced.
- In an un-oiled pan over medium heat, cook the cauliflower until all moisture is gone, about 6-8 minutes. Set aside.
- When your meat mixture is finished cooking, cooked riced cauliflower to pot and let flavors marry for a minute or two.
- Top with cheese and cover 1-2 minutes to melt.
- Remove from heat and serve.
Notes
Approved all cycles.
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do you know if I could make this in the instant pot????