Cabbage rolls stuffed with rice and pumpkin
Discover the oriental flavor in an irresistible vegan version! **Cabbage rolls** stuffed with rice and pumpkin are a delicious and light alternative to the classic roll. Prepare this **vegan cabbage rolls recipe** at home and delight your palate with a surprising plant-based dish, also perfect for those following a Mediterranean diet and looking for a **lactose-free and egg-free** option.
Dietary Information
Servings:
- 1
To prepare the cabbage rolls stuffed with rice and pumpkin, first remove the largest leaves from the cabbage 1 and blanch them for a few minutes 2, then immerse them in a bowl with cold water and ice 3; in this way the color will remain bright. Drain the cabbage leaves and let them dry on a rack.
- 2
Move on to the pumpkin: remove the seeds and internal filaments 4 and remove the peel, then cut it into slices 5 and finally into cubes 6.
- 3
Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan, add the pumpkin 7 and brown it for a few minutes, then deglaze with the soy sauce 8 and add half a teaspoon of sugar. Let it caramelize, then turn off the heat and set aside 9.
- 4
Now dedicate yourself to cooking the rice: bring a pot of water to a boil, then salt 10 and pour in the rice 11. Cover with the lid and cook over low heat for 15 minutes 12. After this time, turn off the heat and let it rest, always with the lid on: the rice must absorb all the water.
- 5
Meanwhile, pour the apple cider vinegar 13, sugar 14 and salt into a saucepan. Stir and heat to dissolve everything, without bringing to a boil 15.
- 6
When the rice is ready, transfer it to a bowl and season with the vinegar mixture 16, mix well 17 and cover with a damp cloth 18. Let it cool.
- 7
You are ready to assemble the rolls: spread a cabbage leaf on the work surface and cut off the final part of the stem 19, then stuff with a spoonful of rice in the center 20 and a spoonful of pumpkin 21.
- 8
Roll the cabbage leaf on itself 22 and fold the ends inwards to seal the filling 23. Proceed in this way to form the other rolls as well, then place them in a pan with a drizzle of hot oil 24.
- 9
Brown the cabbage rolls on both sides 25 until they are golden brown 26. Serve your cabbage rolls stuffed with rice and pumpkin accompanied by a small bowl of soy sauce 27!
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