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Lahanorizo Recipe: Traditional Greek Cabbage and Rice
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Lahanorizo Recipe: Traditional Greek Cabbage and Rice

Lahanorizo is one of those dishes that defines Greek home cooking.

By Alexandra's Home

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January 28, 2026

By Alexandra's Home

Ingredients

  • 3

    lb (1,5 kg) White cabbage (medium)

  • 1

    cup (200 g) Rice (Carolina or medium-grain), washed well.

  • 2

    Onions, blended

  • 1/2

    cup (100ml) Extra virgin olive oil

  • 3

    Tomatoes, peeled & blended

  • 2

    tbsp Goat butter or cow butter 

  • 3

    cups (700ml) Hot water

  • Lemon juice from 2 lemons

  • Freshly ground black pepper: to taste

  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped

  • Feta cheese

Instructions

SHOP GRATSI rosé

TOTAL TIME

45 minutes

4 servings

SHOP GRATSI rosé

Simple, warm, and deeply comforting, Lahanorizo is one of those dishes that defines Greek home cooking. It’s humble, nourishing, and made with everyday ingredients, yet full of soul. This is the kind of food that slowly simmers on the stove, filling the house with familiar aromas—soft cabbage, sweet tomato, olive oil, and lemon—bringing back memories of family lunches and mom’s kitchen. Served juicy and warm. For more hearty one-pot Mediterranean cooking, try our Beef with Orzo for a richly spiced take on the same comfort-food spirit. Looking to explore more Greek and Italian flavours? Bouyourdi is a simple, spicy Greek bake worth bookmarking, and our guide to 7 things to do in Bologna will have you planning a trip.

Six ripe tomatoes cut in half are arranged on a wooden cutting board next to a glass with an amber drink, partially showing the word GRATSI on the glass. A plate of risotto topped with parsley, a slice of white cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil, served with a piece of grilled bread. A glass of golden beverage sits in the background on a wooden tray.

STEP 1: Prep the Cabbage

Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage, wash well, and cut into medium-sized pieces.(Remove the hard core at the base of the cabbage)

A halved green cabbage sits on a wooden cutting board, with one half chopped into small, square pieces. Chopped green cabbage pieces in a metal pot, ready for cooking.

STEP 2: Sauté the Onion

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the blended onion and sauté for 1–2 minutes, until soft and fragrant.

A stainless steel pot with a thin layer of oil at the bottom sits on a stove. In the background, there is a bowl filled with chopped cabbage. A large metal mixing bowl filled with finely grated or minced garlic mixed with oil, creating a yellowish, textured mixture. Some chopped cabbage is visible in the corner of the image.

STEP 3: Add the Cabbage

Add the cabbage, stir well, and cook for about 10 minutes, until it wilts and reduces in volume.

STEP 4: Add Rice and Tomatoes

Add the washed rice and stir to coat. Pour in the blended tomatoes and the hot water to generously cover the ingredients.

Chopped cabbage mixed with rice grains in a metal bowl, likely being prepared for a meal or recipe. The mixture appears fresh and lightly moist. A metal strainer with uncooked white rice inside is placed on top of a white wire rack, with a countertop visible in the background. Chopped cabbage and onions are in a pot, topped with a layer of blended tomato sauce, ready to be cooked.

STEP 5: Simmer Until Cooked

Season with salt and pepper. Close the lid and simmer over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the dish is juicy (not dry).

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STEP 6: Finish with Butter and Lemon

Turn off the heat. Add the goat butter and lemon juice, and gently stir.

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STEP 7: Serve

Serve warm, topped with fresh chopped parsley, a piece of feta cheese, and—if you wish—a glass of Gratsi Rose, which pairs beautifully with this comforting dish.

A plate of risotto topped with parsley, a slice of white cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil, served with a piece of grilled bread. A glass of golden beverage sits in the background on a wooden tray.

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