Batch Cooking Feel-Good Week Day 1: Savoy Cabbage Rolls with Millet Filling and Tomato Sauce
Welcome to our first day of the Batch Cooking Wellness Week. Our nutrition is so much more than mere food intake - it's a source of energy, well-being, and balance. Yet, in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, there's often not enough time to think about healthy, varied meals daily. The consequence?
Impulsive snacks, quick ready-made meals, or food that spoils in the fridge because there's no proper planning behind it. This is exactly where Batch Cooking comes in. Batch Cooking relies on a more flexible strategy. It's about consciously preparing ingredients that can be combined in various ways – and this ensures that everything that is bought is actually used. No more food forgotten in the back of the fridge. No more vegetables spoiling unplanned. No more leftovers that have to be needlessly disposed of.
Are you just starting with Batch Cooking and want to learn more about the topic? Then feel free to check out our Batch Cooking Basics article beforehand. Here, we've summarized all the most important tips & tricks for you. In our Ebook, you'll find everything for Prep Day and a practical shopping list, so you're well prepared.
Already prepared
Before we dive into the preparation, let's look at the ingredients prepared during your Batch Cooking Prep-Day. We've described how to efficiently prepare your Prep Day, including all steps and recipes, in our Batch Cooking e-book.
Made on Prep Day:
- Millet filling
- Savoy cabbage leaves
Recipe for Savoy Cabbage Roulades with Millet Filling and Tomato Sauce
Now for the heart of this post -
Ingredients:
- Olive oil
- 1 can cocktail tomatoes
- Vegetable broth
- Thyme
- Fill any number of savoy cabbage leaves with prepared millet filling, roll, and secure with kitchen twine.
- Heat pan and brown in olive oil, add tomato sauce (cocktail tomatoes + broth + thyme).
- Simmer for 25 minutes and then serve.
Especially in the colder months, the body craves warming dishes, flavors that ground us, and textures that leave a comforting feeling. Yet, comfort food doesn't have to be heavy or unhealthy. It's about cleverly combining ingredients: wholesome carbohydrates that satisfy for a long time, plant-based proteins that provide the body with essential nutrients, and healthy fats that add depth of flavor while supporting cellular health.
Savoy Cabbage Roulades with Millet Filling and Tomato Sauce – a plant-based version of the classic that provides the body with valuable fiber and is pleasantly filling. The flavorful tomato sauce adds an extra portion of warmth and brings the flavors together perfectly.
On day 2, Burrata Sandwiches with Caramelized Pears and Walnuts await you – a simple yet refined combination of creamy burrata, sweet and savory pears, and crunchy walnuts. A dish that shows conscious eating doesn't mean sacrificing enjoyment.
Enjoy your first batch cooking day - bon appétit.
