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Meatball Recipe with Cabbage

Healthy Meatball Recipe with Cabbage

Meatball Recipe with Cabbage. This quick and easy dish is designed for busy days when you crave a nourishing meal without compromising on flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Eastern Europe, Ukrainian
Servings 4 portions
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 baking dish

Ingredients
  

  • 12,5 oz minced chicken meat 350 g
  • 1/2 cup rice
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 2 cups shredded white cabbage
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup creme fraiche
  • 1 tsp Italian dried herbs or any spices of your choice
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil divided
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable/chicken broth or water
  • 1-2 tsp raw cane sugar optional
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Rice: Boil the rice for 5 minutes. Place the cooked rice in a colander. Rinse with cold water and allow it to drain thoroughly.
  • Prep the Cabbage: Wash and dry the cabbage, then chop it into thin short strips. Pour boiling water over the chopped cabbage and let it sit, covered, for 8-10 minutes. Place the cabbage on a sieve, cool, and squeeze out excess liquid.
  • Sauteed Vegetables: Heat half of the avocado oil in a frying pan. Fry the grated carrots and cubed onions over low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring. Allow the sautéed vegetables to cool slightly.
  • Complete Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the minced chicken meat, drained rice, and prepared cabbage. Add the sautéed vegetables to the meat and vegetable mixture. Peel, rinse, and dry the butternut squash, then grind it on a coarse grater. Add the grated butternut squash to the bowl. Season with salt, ground black pepper, and Italian herbs to taste. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Form Meatballs: With wet hands, form the mixture into pieces of the desired shape and size.
  • Prepare the Sauce: Mix sour cream, tomato paste, 300 ml broth or water, salt, ground black pepper, and sugar to create the sauce.
  • Baking: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit). Pour the sauce over the meatballs. Bake for 40-60 minutes, adjusting the time based on the power of your equipment.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

1. Serve Meatballs with rice or quinoa, green salad or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g
Keyword cabbage, chicken recipes, gluten-free, healthy, healthy lunch, meatballs, pumpkin
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