Serape Cabbage Rolls

Now before you get me for every recipe not being more alkaline than not I want to remind you that living an alkaline lifestyle does not mean that 100% of everything you eat must be alkaline forming foods. That said, You are also going to find a few not so alkaline but vegan none the less.

Some of my favorite recipes have come from left overs and being creative right before getting to the grocery store.

I got a head of green cabbage the other day so I could make a cabbage salad and I also like to roll up the leaves for dipping and eating raw when I want a crunch that is a little different than that of a celery stalk. And before I knew it I was looking at the mexican style brown rice that I made yesterday with some cubed eggplant, and the tamale mash that was an attempt at a veggie patty mix that turned into something completely different, lol. But great flavor and flat bread filler none the less.

I needed something quick for lunch when I went on break (I work from home), something I could put together, eat and be satisfied with, all within a 25 min period. Done! tee hee our newest, yes I will make many more styles of, Stuffed Steamed Cabbage Rolls, now title Serape Cabbage Rolls.

I added the Tamale Mash to the Mexican Style Rice mixed it together and viola instant filling/stuffing. :)

Being I wanted it warmed up but I didn't want to clean another pan that needed to soak I heard a little person scream in my ear, "STEAMER TO THE RESCUE, woooooo hoooo". Better than a microwave, better flavors, moister without a doubt, no over cooked cabbage, and done in 10, Yes 10 min! Fast Food the real way, yee haw.

Ok moving on, If you want your steamer to heat up quicker do not add a ton of water. Unless you plan on something that is going to take longer than 15 min on med to high and use the water up, in that case I would use at least 3 inchs of water in the pan. Otherwise you don't need 6 cups of water. Remember a timer can be your best friend! Just ask all of the stainless steel pans I have scrubbed in the past, :(.

So back to the recipe, so much quicker than my writing, :)

Spoon filling/stuffing into raw cabbage leaves, they will look like big bowls. Hey another idea. Oh yeah the recipe, Then your going to roll them.

Hint: Fold the leaf tip up to close the end, then roll from the side so that you have the spine of the leaf on the top when you set it into the steamer basket. NOt only functional but will make a very nice presentation for you as well. Lift out with tongs or a spatula and set on plate.

Optional: Drizzle with enchilada style or tomatoe sauce. You could also bake these if you would like. Adding a sprinkling of Goat Cheese (Alkaline not vegan) for a sour cream cheese flavor. Yummy. It really is nice to know that living alkaline I can eat all a I want and I'm still losing weight! Life is good!

Now I know this isn't a specific 8 or less ingredient recipe, but what a great way to use up some leftovers and have a quick, healthy, yes vegan, meal in minutes.

I promise once I get my video camera from my shed in phoenix I will make these with a video.

Ingredient are:

*Fresh Green Cabbage leaves

*Tamale Mash filling

*Mexican Style Rice w/eggplant

Optional *Enchilada style sauce

To Your Palate Everyone