Fat-Free Cabbage-Rice Casserole

⏱ 115 mins 🍽 8 serving(s) 🏷 Greens

This satisfying casserole is a fat-free meal option, with the exception of optional Parmesan cheese. It combines sliced cabbage, uncooked rice, and a mix of vegetables like onion, carrots, and green pepper. The ingredients are baked together in a tomato-based sauce flavoured with brown sugar, vinegar, and Dijon mustard. The result is a tender, flavourful dish that serves eight people. You can customise it with a sprinkle of cheese or add dried chilli flakes for a spicy kick.

Fat-Free Cabbage-Rice Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
  • 7 cups cabbage, sliced (about 1/2 head)
  • 3 large carrots (peeled and thinly sliced)
  • 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and coarsley chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (including the juice, do not drain)
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (or to taste)
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 -2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 -6 whole tomatoes, chopped (optional)

Method

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Lightly grease a large casserole dish with a capacity of at least 16 cups, or prepare two smaller dishes.
  3. Arrange the chopped onion and minced garlic across the base of the greased dish.
  4. Slice the cabbage with a knife or food processor to yield approximately 7 cups.
  5. Combine all the chopped vegetables and the uncooked rice in a large mixing bowl.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix the canned diced tomatoes with their juice, 1 cup tomato juice, sugar, vinegar, salt, pepper and Dijon mustard thoroughly.
  7. Fold this tomato mixture into the bowl of cabbage and rice until everything is evenly coated.
  8. Pour the combined mixture over the onions in the casserole dish without stirring, then cover it with a lid.
  9. Bake for 1-1/2 hours, stirring the contents well every half an hour, until the cabbage is soft and the rice is cooked.
  10. If using, stir the chopped fresh tomatoes into the baked casserole.
  11. For a cheesy topping, you may optionally sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the casserole before baking.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium556700 mg

Recipe details

CategoryGreens
AuthorKittencalrecipezazz