Buckwheat & Mushroom Gołąbki (Gut-Friendly Polish Stuffed Cabbage)
A nourishing twist on a traditional Polish dish, this version replaces rice with buckwheat and adds mushrooms for extra gut and immune support.
Ingredients
- 1 large cabbage
- 1 cup buckwheat (uncooked)
- 250g mushrooms (finely chopped)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried marjoram
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 500ml passata (tomato sauce)
Method
- Cook buckwheat according to package instructions.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms in olive oil until soft.
- Mix with cooked buckwheat, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Blanch cabbage leaves and fill each with the mixture.
- Roll into parcels and place in a baking dish.
- Pour over passata and bake at 180°C for ~40 minutes.
Why This Recipe Supports Gut Health
- Buckwheat: Naturally gluten-free and rich in fibre to support digestion and microbiome diversity
- Mushrooms: Contain beta-glucans that support immune function
- Cabbage: Provides compounds that support gut lining health
- Garlic & onions: Natural prebiotics that feed beneficial gut bacteria
This dish is comforting, nutrient-dense, and a beautiful example of how traditional foods can support modern health.
About the Author
Ola Krawczyk is a Clinical Nutritionist and founder of ClinicalNutritionbyOla, an online clinic specialising in gut health, microbiome interpretation, and chronic inflammation. She is a SIBO Practitioner and has completed Microbiome Mastery training with Microba, allowing her to integrate advanced microbiome insights into personalised care.
Her approach is deeply personal, shaped by her own health journey through SIBO, skin conditions, and thyroid cancer, which led her to focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease through functional nutrition.
Ola works with clients worldwide via telehealth, supporting those experiencing digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and skin concerns. She combines personalised nutrition strategies with functional testing, including microbiome analysis, to create targeted, evidence-informed plans that support long-term health.
She is passionate about helping individuals understand their bodies, restore balance, and feel empowered to take control of their health with clarity and confidence.