Many thanks to all your wonderfully kind words and thoughts about Buster. We really appreciate it. We were pretty much a mess this past week, but with time it is getting easier. I don’t think there can be anything that can replace our happy guy, but we have to just remember all the good times we had for sure. I have gotten a little back logged on recipes, but I do have one of my favorite cabbage recipes for you!
When I was younger my nana would always make us large casserole dishes full of stuffed cabbage. It was a frequent tradition in my family and boy did I enjoy it. This dish always reminds me of her. Since my grandparents moved to the east coast I haven’t had the chance to enjoy this dish for quite awhile until now. I am very excited because they are in the works of moving back to Vegas and I am going to have to whip up a batch of stuffed cabbage with her once they get settled again. Of course my version isn’t quite like my grandma’s, but it is pretty darn good.
When I saw the head of cabbage in our bountiful basket, I knew that I was definitely going to make stuffed cabbage! My version uses quinoa instead of rice and I cook them in a slow cooker which makes it easy and doesn’t heat up the kitchen.
Stuffed Cabbage
Inspired by my nana
Serves: 6-7
Ingredients
- 1 head cabbage
- 4 turkey sausage links (I used pre-cooked sweet Italian version from TJ’s), chopped
- 2 yellow squash, chopped
- 1, 8-oz package crimini mushrooms, chopped
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 3 cups tomato or marinara sauce (go for lower sodium)
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I’m so sorry about Buster! He sounds like such a sweet companion, and was one stud of a pup. I know how hard losing a beloved pet can be; you’ll be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mmm your grandma’s stuffed cabbage looks delicious! Talk about comfort food. And it’s healthy too! Win-win!
This sounds so amazing! Too bad cabbage gives me the WORST gas ever. Seriously, it’s not good. I still eat it sometimes though
I think Nick would eat this dish too, he loves cabbage. My favorite childhood food memory is my grandma’s lasagna. The smell was intoxicatingly delicious, even before taking the first bite!
I’m SO sorry to hear about your dog, Kristen. I’ve never had to go through the loss of a dog because my family never keeps one long enough. But I can only imagine the sadness. I’m glad it’s getting better, each day.
Wow! I’m suprised the cabbage holds up so well in the crock – that’s great! Super healthy, too
I’ve only has stuffed cabbage a few times before but fell I love with it right away. I’m adding this to next weeks meal plan… Can’t wait for it!
Hi Kristen, just catching up on your posts. My warm condolences on the loss of Buster. I know how hard it is when a four legged member of the family passes unexpectedly – you are in my thoughts!!!!
I’ve been MIA lately, but so sorry to hear about Buster.
Our dog is definitely part of the family, too, so it would be very sad to lose her. Hope you guys are hanging in there!
And I can’t say I’ve ever had stuffed cabbage, but it looks delicious. My fave childhood food memory is probably our traditional Swedish smorgasbord. We eat the same food every year at Christmas, and it wouldn’t be the same without.
this looks amazing and so sorry to hear about your dog
ohh great recipe! I made a quinoa based stuffing this weekend! I should have used cabbage leaves – put it on my recipe-to-try-list!
I don’t really have fav food memories- honestly- I used to eat steak constantly and belgian waffles with strawberries and whip cream.
perfect background for a nutrition educator.
congrats on the new job!!!! congrats on the bach party ( saw Swanky’s pics!) hope recovery went quickly!
How ironic, I fixed stuffed cabbage in my slow cooker for the familiy last night! I had a bowl full of cooked quinoa in the fridge, and debated putting it in the rolls instead of the rice, but my family is still sorta freaked out about the whole idea of it
I wish I would have seen this recipe first! Mine was really good, but not too veggie friendly. Yours looks great!