Keto Cabbage Cups
Keto Cabbage Cups
Total Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Serves: 12 (1 cabbage cup per serving)
Per serving: 156 calories, 19.4 g protein, 1.9 g carbohydrates, 7.6 g fat
Ingredients
Tomato Sauce
1 14-oz can / 400 g pureed tomatoes
1 Tbsp / 14.8 mL apple cider vinegar
1 tsp / 5 mL red pepper flakes
1 tsp / 5 mL onion powder
1 tsp / 5 mL garlic powder
1 tsp / 5 mL dried oregano
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup / 60 mL extra virgin olive oil
Cabbage Cups
12 cabbage leaves
1 lb / 450 g ground beef (ground pork is optional)
¾ lb / 340 g ground pork
1 cup / 236.6 mL riced cauliflower
½ tsp / 2.5 mL chopped parsley
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
FOR THE SAUCE:
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F / 190 degrees C.
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Puree tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano in a blender; season with salt and pepper.
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In a large deep skillet (or large pot) over medium heat, heat oil.
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Add pureed tomato sauce, bring to a simmer, then lower to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes until slightly thickened.
FOR THE CABBAGE CUPS:
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Make filling: In a large bowl, combine ½ cup of tomato sauce with ground meats, cauliflower rice, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
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Evenly pack the 9-inch baking dish with the filling and spoon tomato sauce over the top.
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Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until meat is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 150 degrees F / 66 degrees C.
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Fill cabbage cups evenly with filling.
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Garnish with more thyme before serving.
