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1 head cabbage sauce 12 oz tomato sauce 6 oz tomato paste 1 cup onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tsp sugar 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp basil 1/4 tsp pepper filling 1 lb white beans, canned 1 cup onion, finely chopped 1 cup brown rice, cooked 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp dried basil 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper
Carefully remove 12 large outside leaves from the cabbage. Place leaves in a large pot of boiling water and boil 5 minutes. Remove leaves from water, place in a colander, and run under cold water for a few minutes. Drain. To prepare sauce: combine all sauces ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. To prepare filling: place beans in a large bowl. Mash slightly with a fork or potato masher. Add remaining filling ingredients and mix well. To assemble: preheat oven to 350F. Lightly oil a 9 x 13-inch baking pan or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Divide filling evenly and place each portion near the base of a cabbage leaf. Roll leaves up tightly, folding in the sides as you roll. Place rolls stem side down in prepared pan. Spoon sauce evenly over rolls. Cover Tightly and bake 1 hour.
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