Healthy Cabbage Dumplings – Low Calorie & Delicious
These cabbage dumplings are filled with a savory blend of ground meat, vegetables, and herbs, then wrapped in blanched cabbage leaves. They’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and endlessly versatile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 dumplings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cabbage leaves, blanched
- 1 lb ground meat or tofu
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated carrot or mushrooms
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Blanch cabbage leaves and trim thick stems.
- Mix all filling ingredients in a bowl.
- Place filling on cabbage leaf, fold sides, and roll tightly.
- Steam for 15–20 minutes, or pan-fry and steam to finish.
- Serve hot with dipping sauce or in broth.
Notes
- Freeze before cooking for easy meal prep.
- Try different herbs or global flavors.
- Use tamari for gluten-free option.