Şahnur Ilıcalı
25 May 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

These Ethiopian-style cabbage rolls are filled with ground meat seasoned with berbere, an Ethiopian spice blend, wrapped in cabbage leaves, and simmered slowly. With no grains in the filling, they make a low-carb main dish.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Blanch the cabbage leaves

3 min

Blanch the cabbage leaves in boiling water for 3 minutes, until the edges are flexible. Drain.

2

Prepare the filling

10 min

Mix the ground meat with the onion, berbere (Ethiopian spice blend), and salt.

3

Roll the cabbage leaves

17 min

Place 1 spoonful of filling on each leaf and roll it tightly.

4

Cook the rolls

60 min

Arrange the rolls in a pot. Stir the tomato paste into the water and pour it over them. Drizzle with olive oil, cover, and cook over low heat for 60 minutes.

Reminder

Do not soften the cabbage leaves too much when blanching; they may tear while rolling. Roll the cabbage rolls tightly so they do not open as they cook. No major allergens are specified; check packaged seasoning labels.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
310 kcalCalories
24 gProtein
9 gCarbohydrate
20 gFat
3 gFiber
5 gSugar
460 mgSodium
6 gSaturated Fat
Protein 31% Carbohydrate 12% Fat 58%
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