These corned beef and cabbage leaf wraps are a unique and tasty twist on traditional corned beef and cabbage. The tender corned beef is wrapped in crisp cabbage leaves and topped with a zesty carrot salsa, creating a fresh and healthy dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked corned beef, thinly sliced
- 8 large cabbage leaves
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded carrots, cilantro, red onion, jalapeno, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the carrot salsa. Mix well and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the cabbage leaves and blanch for 1-2 minutes, until slightly softened. Remove the leaves and pat dry.
- To assemble the wraps, place a cabbage leaf on a flat surface. Add a few slices of corned beef in the center of the leaf. Top with a spoonful of the carrot salsa.
- Fold the sides of the cabbage leaf over the filling and roll up, tucking in the ends to secure the wrap.
- Repeat with the remaining cabbage leaves, corned beef, and salsa.
- Serve the corned beef and cabbage leaf wraps with additional salsa on the side for dipping. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Cabbage is a nutrient-dense vegetable that is low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals.
Corned beef is a traditional Irish dish that is made by curing beef in a brine solution with salt and spices.