Greek Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Lahanodolmades Avgolemono)
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Greek Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, also known as Lahanodolmades Avgolemono. This delightful dish features tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a savory filling of ground beef and rice, all topped with a luscious egg and lemon sauce. Perfect for family dinners or meal prepping, these rolls are not only delicious but also nutritious, making them an ideal choice for any occasion. With straightforward preparation steps, even novice cooks can master this classic Mediterranean recipe. Serve hot or at room temperature and enjoy the warmth of home-cooked goodness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients
Scale
- 750 grams ground beef
- 100 grams round grain white rice
- Olive oil
- 150 grams red onion
- 70 grams leek
- 70 grams spring onions
- Fresh dill
- Fresh parsley
- 1 large white cabbage
- 80 ml fresh lemon juice
- Zest of ½ lemon
- 2 medium-sized free-range eggs (at room temperature)
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Freshly ground pepper
- Sea salt
- 1 liter hot water or stock
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage by removing the outer leaves and cutting out the stem.
- Boil the cabbage in a large pot of water until leaves are pliable, about 15 minutes total.
- Allow to cool before stuffing with a mixture of ground beef, rice, onions, herbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roll tightly and place in a baking dish with broth; cook until heated through.
- For the Avgolemono sauce, whisk eggs with lemon juice and temper with warm broth before drizzling over rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg