My Family’s Favorite Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Balance you blood sugar with my family's stuffed cabbage rolls, a comfort food classic adapted for a healthy longevity recipe. Growing up in a Blue Zone, stuffed cabbage rolls were a staple in my house my mom made them vegetarian, and today I’m adding grass-fed beef. This is comfort food done the healthy way. This recipe keeps your blood sugar balanced by keeping carbs low and protein and fiber high. Let’s get cooking. Hi, I’m Dr. Joanette an ER doctor, Blue Zone native, and founder of Optimum Health MD. I blend decades of emergency medicine experience with modern longevity science to bring you practical, evidence-based insights that help you live stronger, longer. Everyone is welcome here. I’m the founder of Optimum Health MD, dedicated to optimizing health and longevity. I graduated from New York Medical College in 1995 and am board-certified in Emergency Medicine. I’m licensed to practice in the states of California and New York. This channel is separate from my duties as attending medical staff at Saint John’s Riverside Hospital and as an assistant professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Lake Erie College of Medicine. The views expressed on this channel are my own. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – Intro: stuffed cabbage rolls, a family Blue Zone recipe 0:31 – Softening the cabbage leaves 1:39 – Making the sauce: caramelizing onions 3:18 – Building the tomato sauce (homemade tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes) 4:23 – Making the stuffing: beef, rice, and the resistant starch trick 5:46 – Seasoning and mixing the stuffing 6:52 – Rolling and layering the cabbage rolls 9:35 – Baking: 350°F for 1 to 1½ hours 9:54 – Taste test and finishing touches (sour cream) 10:25 – Closing and full recipe link EQUIPMENT USED: Cast Iron Skillet: https://amzn.to/45RlOp5 Mixing Bowls: https://amzn.to/4ycniX5 Chef's Knife: https://amzn.to/4zLUSoh 📌 This one’s from my own family table. If you want to make it exactly how my mom taught me, the full recipe is on my website. Thank you for subscribing — see you next time on the Dr. Joanette Channel. DISCLAIMER: As a physician passionate about health education, I want to be clear that while I share evidence-based information, I am not your personal doctor and don't know your unique medical history. The recipes and wellness tips I provide are for educational purposes only. Before making any dietary or lifestyle changes based on my content, please consult with your healthcare provider, who understands your specific health needs and can offer personalized guidance. Your well-being matters, and I'm here to support your health journey alongside the care you receive from your medical team. #StuffedCabbageRolls #BlueZoneRecipe #HealthyRecipe #ComfortFoodMadeHealthy #GutHealth #ResistantStarch #ERDoctor #OptimumHealthMD #FamilyRecipe #GrassFedBeef Don’t forget to subscribe for more health tips and recipes! @DrJoanette Website: https://optimumhealthmd.com/ Follow for More! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjoanette LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoanetteweissemd Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you choose to purchase through them. I only recommend products I genuinely use and trust.