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Savory Pork and Cabbage Rolls with Thyme Mashed Potatoes

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Savoy Cabbage Rolls with Mashed Potatoes

Category: Appetizers
Servings: 1
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes


Ingredients

Ingredient Quantity
La Bottega di Olivia&Marino 12
Savoy Cabbage (Verza) 4 leaves
Pork (Maiale) 150g
Onion (Cipolla) 1
Leek (Porro) 1
Wild Fennel (Finocchietto selvatico) 1 teaspoon
Thyme (Timo) 2 sprigs
Carrot (Carota) 1
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Olio extravergine d’oliva) To taste
Salt (Sale fino) To taste
Black Pepper (Pepe nero) To taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: Begin by finely chopping the onion, carrot, and leek. In a pan, heat a splash of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped vegetables, season with salt, pepper, and wild fennel, and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.

  2. Prepare the Savoy Cabbage: While the filling is cooking, prepare the cabbage leaves. Remove 4 large leaves from the cabbage head and blanch them in boiling salted water. Add 2 sprigs of thyme to the water for added flavor. Allow the leaves to cook for just a couple of minutes until softened, then remove them from the water and drain well.

  3. Assemble the Rolls: Place one cabbage leaf flat on a clean surface. Take a portion of the pork filling and place it in the center of the cabbage leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf in towards the center, then roll it up tightly to form a neat bundle. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.

  4. Cook the Rolls: Heat some olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, place the cabbage rolls in the pan and cook them for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides.

  5. Serve on Mashed Potatoes: Serve the cabbage rolls over a bed of mashed potatoes (schiacciate), and garnish with additional thyme if desired.


Nutritional Information (per serving)

Nutrient Amount
Calories ~350 kcal
Protein 25g
Carbohydrates 30g
Fat 15g
Fiber 4g
Sodium 700mg

These Savoy Cabbage Rolls with Mashed Potatoes are a delightful and hearty appetizer, perfect for a family meal or special occasion. The tender cabbage envelops a savory pork and vegetable filling, while the mashed potatoes offer a creamy base to complement the rich flavors. Simple yet flavorful, this dish will surely impress your guests!

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