Italian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (WW SmartPoints) 🇮🇹🥬
These savory, cheesy cabbage rolls are packed with flavor while keeping your WW points in check! Below is the WW SmartPoints breakdown to help you stay on track.
Servings: 6 (2 rolls per serving)
SmartPoints per serving:
✅ Green – 6 | Blue – 4 | Purple – 4
Ingredients & SmartPoints
| Ingredient | Total SP (Full Recipe) | Per Serving (1 of 6) |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef (1 lb, 93% lean) | 12 SP | 2 SP |
| Cooked rice (½ cup, white or brown) | 3 SP | 0.5 SP |
| Grated Parmesan cheese (½ cup) | 10 SP | 1.5 SP |
| Finely chopped onion (¼ cup) | 0 SP | 0 SP |
| Garlic (2 cloves, minced) | 0 SP | 0 SP |
| Egg (1 large, for binding) | 2 SP | 0.3 SP |
| Cabbage leaves (12 leaves) | 0 SP | 0 SP |
| Tomato sauce (1 ½ cups, no sugar added) | 3 SP | 0.5 SP |
| Olive oil (1 tbsp, for sautéing onion & garlic) | 4 SP | 0.6 SP |
| Italian seasoning, salt, pepper | 0 SP | 0 SP |
| TOTAL | 34 SP (Green) / 24 SP (Blue & Purple) | 6 SP (Green) / 4 SP (Blue & Purple) |
Instructions
1️⃣ Boil a large pot of water and blanch the cabbage leaves for 1-2 minutes until softened. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté onion & garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
3️⃣ In a bowl, mix ground beef, cooked rice, Parmesan cheese, egg, and sautéed onion/garlic. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
4️⃣ Place 2 tbsp of the mixture in each cabbage leaf, roll tightly, and tuck in the edges.
5️⃣ Pour ½ cup of tomato sauce into a greased baking dish. Place cabbage rolls seam-side down.
6️⃣ Pour the remaining sauce over the rolls and cover with foil.
7️⃣ Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes until the beef is cooked through.
8️⃣ Serve warm and enjoy!
Ways to Lower SmartPoints
✔️ Use extra-lean ground turkey (99% fat-free) → Saves 3 SP per serving
✔️ Swap Parmesan for reduced-fat cheese → Saves 1-2 SP per serving
✔️ Use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice → Saves 0.5 SP per serving
With these swaps, you can reduce this recipe to just 3 SP per serving!
Final SmartPoints Count (Per Serving 🍽️)
🥄 Regular Recipe: 6 SP (Green) | 4 SP (Blue & Purple)
🥄 With Healthier Swaps: 3 SP per serving
Would you like a spicy version with chili flakes or an extra cheesy version? 🤩🔥
