Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

* Exported from MasterCook *

STUFFED CABBAGE LEAVES

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Vegetables

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1 head of green cabbage (about 2 pounds) I Tablespoon
oil 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped I clove
garlic, crushed I cup cooked mushrooms, finely chopped
2 cups mashed potatoes 1/4 cup freshly-minced parsley
Salt or salt substitute and freshly ground pepper to
taste One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes Remove core
from cabbage and plunge the head into a large pot of
boiling water, cover, and remove pot from heat after 5
minutes. Let cabbage head soak in covered pot 15-20
minutes or until leaves are wilted. Drain and cool
until easy to touch. Peel off 16 to 20 leaves, remove
coarse ribs, and set aside.
Heat oil in skillet and saut6 onions and garlic
until clear. Scrape onions into a large bowl, add
mushrooms, mashed potatoes, and seasonings. Combine
well.
Spoon a bit of the mixture into center of each
leaf, fold 2 sides of leaf inward, and roll up
napkin-s@le. Set stuffed cabbage leaves in bottom of
large, heavy flame-proof dish and cover with tomatoes.
Cover dish and simmer over lowest beat for 30-35
minutes.

This dish is worth the effort to prepare.



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