Benefits: Cabbage supports skin detox and digestion, while mushrooms provide selenium and antioxidants. Lentils add iron and zinc for regeneration and post-acne healing.
Skin Concern: Inflamed skin, slow healing, poor circulation
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 40 minutes | Serves: 2
Ingredients:
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4 large cabbage leaves
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1/2 cup cooked lentils
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1/2 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
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1/4 onion, chopped
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 cup crushed tomatoes
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Sea salt and black pepper
Instructions:
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Prep Cabbage: Boil leaves for 2–3 minutes until soft.
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Sauté Filling: Cook onion and mushrooms in olive oil. Add lentils, tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
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Roll & Bake: Place filling into each cabbage leaf, roll, and place in a baking dish. Cover with crushed tomatoes and bake at 375°F for 30–35 minutes.
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Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley.
Shopping Tips:
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Choose savoy cabbage for flexible, tender leaves.
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Use cremini or shiitake mushrooms for added nutrients.
Cooking Tips:
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Add grated carrot to the filling for extra vitamin A.
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Serve with probiotic yogurt or a side salad with vinegar dressing.
