World’s Easiest Instant Pot Cabbage Rolls

These delicious cabbage rolls are perfect for maintaining your healthy eating goals.

Large cabbage leaves envelope a filling of ground beef, rice, and vegetables. The Instant Pot makes steaming the cabbage rolls super easy. This recipe is a wholesome, easy-to-prepare dish that leaves you satisfyingly full.

Why should you try Cabbage Rolls?

• This recipe is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. Perfect for meal prepping, well-constructed rolls make for convenient, on-the-go eating. With minimal ingredients and cost-effectiveness, it’s a budget-friendly choice.

• This recipe is a Weight Watchers 0-point version.
• You can can be prepare the recipe in batches, freeze in a Ziplock bag, and easily transform into a hearty dinner within minutes using your Instant Pot’s steamer.

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Servings: This recipe makes approximately 10-12 cabbage rolls.

Serving size: 450 g.

Ingredients:

• 10-12 large cabbage leaves
• 1 cup (130 g) diced carrots
• 1 cup (80 g) diced bell peppers
• 1 cup (150 g) diced onions
• 1 pound (450 g) 9%% lean ground beef
• 3 tablespoons (45 g) cooked rice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• A tablespoon of grated ginger (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cabbage Leaves: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully immerse the cabbage leaves in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they are pliable. Remove the leaves, let them cool, and trim the thick vein from each leaf.

2. Prepare the Filling: In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, add garlic, and cook for an additional minute. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in carrots, bell peppers, and rice. Cook for a few minutes until vegetables are slightly tender. Add soy sauce, ginger, mix well, and let the filling cool.If you consider it necessary you can add a pinch of salt.

3. Assemble the Cabbage Rolls: Place a cabbage leaf on a flat surface. Spoon a portion of the filling onto the center of the leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf inward and roll it tightly, similar to a burrito.

4. Cook the Cabbage Rolls: In your Instant Pot, add a cup of water. Place the steamer rack in the pot. Arrange the cabbage rolls on the rack. Close the Instant Pot lid, set the steam function for 15 minutes, and let it cook.

5. Once done, carefully release the steam, and serve the cabbage rolls warm. Optionally, garnish with additional soy sauce or your preferred sauce.

Variations and Substitutions:

For those who enjoy bold flavors, consider adding generous amounts of soy sauce, oyster sauce, spice, or Thai sauce. Opt for low-sodium and sugar-free versions of these sauces.

Another delightful addition is freshly grated ginger.

While I used minced beef in this rendition for a closer nod to tradition, you can create a Weight Watchers 0-point version by omitting rice and substituting chicken for beef.

Tips and Tricks Section for Making Cabbage Rolls:

1. Use a sharp knife to cut out or reduce the main vein of the cabbage leaves, making it easier to mold the rolls.

2. To make the cabbage leaves more pliable, gently blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes. This will lightly cook them and allow you to shape them easily.

3. If needed, secure the rolls with toothpicks for steaming.4. The Instant Pot’s steamer rack is crucial for the cooking process; cabbage rolls achieve a perfect tenderness only in the Instant Pot.

WW Points

Cabbage (all varieties) 0 points
Carrots 0 points
Bell pepper 0 points
Onion 0 points
Uncooked 95% lean ground beef 14 points
Cooked white rice 1 point
Soy sauce 0 points
Garlic 0 points
Olive oil 1 point