Kale Rolls

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
25%
Kale Rolls
90 min.
8
527kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy meal that caters to gluten-free and dairy-free diets? Look no further than these delightful Kale Rolls! Packed with flavor and nutrition, this recipe is perfect for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. With a hearty filling of ground beef, aromatic onions, and wholesome rice, each roll is a satisfying bite that will leave you feeling full and energized.

The vibrant green kale leaves not only add a pop of color to your plate but also provide a wealth of vitamins and minerals. The process of blanching the kale makes it tender and easy to roll, creating a beautiful presentation that is sure to impress your guests. Topped with a rich tomato sauce and petite diced tomatoes, these rolls are bursting with flavor and moisture, ensuring that every bite is a delight.

In just 90 minutes, you can prepare a dish that serves eight people, making it an excellent choice for gatherings or meal sharing. With a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fats, and carbohydrates, these Kale Rolls are not just a treat for the taste buds but also a nourishing option for your body. So gather your ingredients and get ready to roll your way to a wholesome and satisfying meal!

Ingredients

  • 28 oz tomato sauce canned
  • 28 oz canned tomatoes diced canned
  • Tbsp garlic minced
  • lbs ground beef 
  • bunch kale with thick vein potion removed cleaned
  • large onion minced
  • cups rice raw quick
  • servings salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Bring a pan of lightly salted water to a boil. Dip each kale leave into the water for a few seconds until it become tender enough to roll. It will turn a nice bright shade of green which I used as my indicator. Quickly remove from the water and drain.
  2. Saute onion and garlic in a large skillet until the onions are opaque, about 3 - 5 minutes. allow to cool until it is able to be handled. Then add meat, salt and pepper to taste, and rice and mix until combined being careful not to overwork the meat blend so it doesn't get too dense and will stay tender during cooking. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Next, add a bit of sauce, just enough to cover the bottom of a 9" x 13" baking pan as you will need the rest to cover the rolls when you are finished. Now take 1 leaf, bottom (vein) side up, and place about 1/4 cup of meat into the bottom 3/4 of the leaf and roll it up tucking in the sides to secure the meat similar to rolling a burrito. If the leaves are too small to tuck in the edges, as was the case with mine, no bother, I left them open and it turned out equally as fine with half the work. Repeat until all the meat and leaves have been used. If you have extras of either, I tuck the meat in between the rows and/or layer the extra leaves on top of the other cabbage rolls and then top with the tomato sauce and petite diced tomatoes. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 90 minutes or until a thermometer stuck into the center of the largest roll reaches 160°F.

Nutrition Facts

Calories527kcal
Protein19.91%
Fat40.55%
Carbs39.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.15
Glycemic Load
26.49
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
28.116086700688%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
4.77mg
Kaempferol
7.73mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
7.49mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:527.09kcal
26.35%
Fat:23.83g
36.66%
Saturated Fat:8.9g
55.64%
Carbohydrates:52.28g
17.43%
Net Carbohydrates:47.3g
17.2%
Sugar:8.89g
9.88%
Cholesterol:80.51mg
26.84%
Sodium:882.91mg
38.39%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.33g
52.66%
Vitamin K:73.59µg
70.09%
Manganese:0.95mg
47.54%
Vitamin A:2266.81IU
45.34%
Vitamin B12:2.43µg
40.45%
Vitamin C:32.95mg
39.94%
Vitamin B3:7.95mg
39.75%
Zinc:5.84mg
38.92%
Vitamin B6:0.75mg
37.35%
Selenium:25.57µg
36.52%
Phosphorus:306.8mg
30.68%
Potassium:1032.76mg
29.51%
Iron:5.13mg
28.5%
Copper:0.49mg
24.28%
Vitamin E:3.3mg
21.98%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.71%
Fiber:4.98g
19.92%
Magnesium:73.06mg
18.27%
Vitamin B5:1.66mg
16.64%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.89%
Calcium:128.51mg
12.85%
Folate:47.13µg
11.78%