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Greek Cabbage Rice (Lahanorizo)

A Greek one-pot dish of cabbage and jasmine rice cooked in a tomato broth with oregano and olive oil. Vegan, simple, and ready in 45 minutes. Serve with lemon, parsley, and crumbled feta.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 6
Author: Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 head cabbage shredded
  • 1 carrot shredded
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce about 8 oz
  • 1 tsp kosher salt more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 cups water

To Serve

  • 1 lemon juice of
  • 1/3 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta optional

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute the onion and garlic until softened and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the shredded cabbage and carrot. Cook, stirring, until the cabbage softens and wilts.
  • Stir in the rice, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, oregano, and water.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low to medium, cover, and cook for about 30 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and tender. If the water absorbs before the rice is done, add 1/4 cup more water and continue cooking. Taste and adjust salt.
  • Turn off the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon, chopped parsley, and crumbled feta if desired.

Notes

  • This dish is meant to be saucy, not dry. Do not worry if it looks loose when it comes off the heat.
  • Shred the carrot rather than slicing it so it distributes evenly through every spoonful.
  • Use jasmine rice, not basmati. Jasmine gives the dish its comforting, cohesive texture.
  • Always check the rice before turning off the heat. If needed, add more water and keep cooking.
  • Season generously. Taste before serving and add more salt if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2111IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg