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Romanian Slow Roasted Caramelized Cabbage

Savory Romanian Slow Roasted Caramelized Cabbage Bliss

A delicious Romanian Slow Roasted Caramelized Cabbage dish that transforms simple ingredients into a delightful masterpiece.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Romanian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cabbage Base
  • 1 head Cabbage Green or purple
  • 1 cup Sauerkraut Drain before use
  • 2 medium Tomatoes Fresh or canned
  • 1 medium Carrot Optional
  • 1 large Onion Any variety
For the Aroma and Spice
  • 4 cloves Garlic Sliced
  • 1 medium Red chili pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Dried summer savory Substitute with thyme or oregano if necessary
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
For the Cooking Essentials
  • 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil Unflavored
  • 2 leaves Bay leaves Remove before serving
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper To taste
  • 2 sprigs Fresh thyme Substitute with extra dried herbs if needed

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 225°C (440°F).
  2. Finely slice the cabbage and drain the sauerkraut. Dice the tomatoes, carrots, and onions, and slice the garlic and red chili pepper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the prepped vegetables. Sprinkle with salt and drizzle vegetable oil. Massage the oil into the cabbage.
  4. Layer the thyme at the bottom of your baking dish. Add the smoked paprika, dried summer savory, black pepper, and bay leaves to the vegetable mix. Toss everything together.
  5. Place your baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
  6. Lower the oven temperature to 160°C (320°F) and cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil. Roast for about 2.5 to 3 hours, checking and stirring halfway through.
  7. Once the cabbage is tender and caramelized, remove from the oven and discard the bay leaves. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently before serving.

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