Description
Oven-baked cabbage burgers offer a healthy and delightful twist on traditional burgers, featuring crispy cabbage leaves filled with savory goodness. These versatile burgers can be tailored to your taste, whether you prefer ground meat or plant-based proteins. Perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings, enjoy the satisfying crunch and aromatic flavors that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large cabbage leaves
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey (or 1 lb plant-based protein)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 oz cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil water in a large pot and gently add whole cabbage heads for about 5 minutes until leaves soften. Remove and cool.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent (about 3 minutes). Add garlic and ground meat or plant-based protein; cook until browned.
- Stir in salt, pepper, and paprika; let cool slightly before adding cheese if desired.
- Take one cabbage leaf and spoon about 2 tablespoons of filling onto it. Fold the sides and roll it up like a burrito; secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Place seam-side down on a lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Choose firm cabbage leaves for sturdiness. Experiment with spices or add-ins like herbs or chili flakes for extra flavor variations.