Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Skillet

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is cabbage healthy?

  Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable and is loaded with nutrition. It’s high in vitamin C and also delivers fiber and vitamin K. There is evidence that suggests eating cabbage may help fight cancer, as well.

• Is ground beef good for you?

  While ground beef can be high in saturated fat, 93%-lean ground beef has about the same amount of fat as ground turkey. Lean ground beef is a great source of protein and vitamin B12 and a good source of choline. Choline helps the brain, heart, liver and metabolism run smoothly, and is a nutrient that many of us fall short on.

• Can I use a different type of cabbage?

  Yes, you can replace the green cabbage in this recipe with Savoy or napa cabbage. We chose green cabbage for this recipe because it’s easy to find at most grocery stores.

• What should I serve with cabbage rolls?

  You can serve this cabbage roll skillet with mashed or roasted potatoes, egg noodles, a refreshing green salad or roasted root veggies. And you can’t go wrong serving it with some good bread, like garlic bread or dinner rolls.

• What’s the difference between tomato sauce and tomato puree?

  Tomato sauce is a thin mixture, often unflavored. It's typically sold in cans and can be found in the pasta aisle. Be sure not to get it confused with pasta sauce, which can be flavored with herbs, garlic or cheese. While tomato sauce is considered a puree, actual tomato puree is a much thicker mixture with a smooth and uniform flavor.

• What can I do with leftover fresh parsley?

  You can do a lot with a bounty of fresh parsley. Make herbed butter to spread on a slab of toasted bread, or blend parsley with olive oil and drizzle it over a bowl of your favorite soup or pasta. Parsley oil is easy enough to freeze in ice cube trays, so it’s ready when you are. Fresh parsley is an excellent addition to green salads, and you can add it to dressings too, like this Parsley-Lemon Vinaigrette.