Stuffed cabbage leaves with mashed potatoes and tomato fondue

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Comfort food gets a meat-free twist in this hearty veggie bake. Tender Savoy cabbage leaves are stuffed with honey-roasted winter veg and Nanna Tate’s Cheesy Mash Bake, then baked in a rich tomato fondue. A wholesome, warming dish that’s full of festive flavour and perfect for cosy winter dining.

First published in 2025

Ingredients

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Honey roasted vegetables

Tomato fondue

Method

1

Preheat the oven to 200°C fan

2

Toss the carrots, parsnips and sprouts with olive oil, honey, thyme, salt and pepper

3

Spread on a roasting tray and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning once, until caramelised

4

Allow to cool slightly, then finely chop

5

For the filling, mix the mash with the parsley and finely chopped roasted vegetables and season generously. Set aside to cool slightly

6

Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Blanch the cabbage leaves for 1–2 minutes until pliable, then remove with a slotted spoon and plunge into iced water to stop them cooking

7

Remove the leaves from the water and pat dry

8

Lay a cabbage leaf flat on a board. Place 2–3 tablespoons of the vegetable mash in the centre. Fold the sides over and roll tightly into a neat parcel. Repeat with the remaining leaves

9

For the tomato fondue, first heat the olive oil in a saucepan. Add the onion, garlic and bay leaf. Cook gently for 8–10 minutes until softened

10

Stir in the chopped tomatoes, purée, stock, sugar and vinegar. Simmer for 20 minutes until reduced and glossy

11

Remove the bay leaf, then blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Adjust the seasoning to taste

12

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan

13

Spoon a layer of tomato fondue into an ovenproof dish. Arrange the cabbage parcels on top and spoon over more sauce. Scatter any leftover roasted vegetables around the rolls

14

Cover loosely with foil or a lid and bake for 20–25 minutes until piping hot

15

Plate the cabbage parcels with a spoonful of extra fondue sauce. Garnish with parsley leaves, a scattering of parmesan 

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