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Lahanorizo Cream of Cabbage and Rice

The humble Greek cabbage-and-rice pot, sweated with leeks, scented with saffron and mint, then blitzed into a silky, lemon-bright purée. It stands alone or sits happily under grilled fish.

  • YieldServes 4 to 6
  • Hands-on40 min
  • Total54 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 120 mlextra-virgin Greek olive oil, 1/2 cup
  • 3leeks, trimmed, washed of grit and chopped
  • ½ headgreen cabbage, coarsely shredded
  • 130 gwhite basmati rice, about 2/3 cup
  • 480 mlwater, 2 cups
  • to tastesalt
  • 1 pinchGreek saffron (krokos Kozanis), a large pinch
  • ⅔ cupfresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 3 tbspfresh lemon juice, strained
  • 2 tbspapple cider vinegar, up to 3 tbsp, added to taste at the end

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
  • Vegan
  • Mediterranean

Contains

  • Rice
  • Pome fruits (any)
  • Apple
  • Olive
  • Citrus fruits (any)
  • Lemon
  • Onion family (any)
  • Leek
  • Cabbage family (any)
  • Cabbage
  • Mint
  • Saffron
  • Histamine (aged and fermented foods)

Taste

  • Sweet
  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Richness / fat
  • Herbal / fresh
  • Aromatic spice

Texture

  • Creamy

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Blender

Season

  • Any season

Occasion

  • Weeknight
  • Entertaining

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 30–60 min total
  • Difficulty 1
  • Make-ahead friendly
  • Leftovers-friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: moderate
  • Fat: moderate
  • Fiber: moderate
  • Sodium: low

Budget

  • Budget: low

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