Description
Lahanorizo is a traditional Greek dish of rice and cabbage cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce with herbs and vegetables. Nutritious, hearty, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg shredded cabbage
- 180 g finely chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 stick celery, chopped
- 80 g chopped leek
- 180 g sliced carrots
- 100 g finely chopped sweet red pepper
- 400 g diced canned tomatoes
- 1 1/2 tsp tomato paste
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 190 g long-grain rice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 tsp thyme
- 3 1/2 cups hot water or stock
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over high heat.
- Sauté finely chopped onion and leek until soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add sliced carrots and chopped sweet red pepper; cook until they begin to soften.
- Add shredded cabbage in batches, sprinkling salt to help soften; cook until tender and reduced in volume.
- Add chopped celery, dried bay leaf, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and freshly ground pepper; stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in 2 cups hot water or stock; cover and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes.
- Remove lid, stir in chopped parsley, thyme, and long-grain rice; add remaining hot water or stock and extra olive oil; mix well.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid absorbed; avoid sticking.
- Remove from heat; let rest uncovered for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve warm, garnished with freshly ground pepper and a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
- Add cabbage in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure it wilts properly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as you cook, especially salt and pepper.
- Use high-quality olive oil and fresh herbs for best flavor.
- Resting the dish after cooking enhances flavor and texture.
- Optional: add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Lahanorizo, Rice and Cabbage in Sauce, Greek cabbage rice, Mediterranean rice dish, vegetarian Greek recipe