Vegan Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients

• 1.5 tablespoons avocado oil (or preferred oil)
• 1 large onion (, diced)
• 4-5 cloves garlic (, chopped or minced)
• 12-16 ounces vegan ground meat (or crumbles)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes ((*optional))
• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes (, fire-roasted (sub regular))
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1 small head green cabbage (, cored and chopped/sliced (about 7-8 cups))
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt (, more to taste )
• Fresh cracked pepper (, to taste )
• 1.5 cups uncooked long-grain rice  ((I used Jasmine))
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Nutrition (per serving)