Mediterranean Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head cabbage, around 3 lbs; 1 lb lamb, ground; 1 cup couscous (Israeli, the larger grains); 1/2 cup onion onion, chopped fine; 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 chopped black olives; 1/3 cup pine nuts, chopped fine; 1 egg; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon oregano, dried; 2 tablespoons parsley, fresh; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Sauce; 28 ounces tomatoes, chopped; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 1/2 cups white wine; 2 tablespoons shallots, minced

Servings: persons

1 head cabbage, around 3 lbs
1 lb lamb, ground
1 cup couscous (Israeli, the larger grains)
1/2 cup onion onion, chopped fine
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 chopped black olives
1/3 cup pine nuts, chopped fine
1 egg
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon oregano, dried
2 tablespoons parsley, fresh
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Sauce
28 ounces tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups white wine
2 tablespoons shallots, minced

1
Cabbage -- I like to blanch my cabbage just in the microwave. Remove the leaves and put them in a flat dish with some water and nuke 1-2 minutes it doesn't take long. I do about 15 leaves at a time. It is quick and easy. If you prefer to blanch them in a large pot of boiling water to get the cabbage soft, that is fine too. You just want the leaves soft enough to roll but not cooked. Cool once soft so they are easier to handle.
2
Filling -- In a large bowl mix the couscous, egg, seasoning, herbs, pine nuts, olives, cheese and onions. Stir well until everything is combined. Add the lamb and mix until combined.
3
Time to roll up the cabbage -- Add a tablespoon or two to the cabbage leave and roll, folding in the sides. Secure with a tooth pick. Add to either a large pot for stove top cooking or a crock pot. Personally I love the crock pot for this. They both work equally as good.
4
The sauce -- Add to the pot the wine mixed with the tomato paste, the canned tomatoes, chopped well, and the shallots. Cook on medium low on the stove for 2 hours. Or in the crock pot on low for 6-8 hours depending on the size of your crock pot.
5
Serve this with grilled pita bread to soak up all the sauce and a fresh green salad with a lemon and oregano vinaigrette.

681

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head cabbage, around 3 lbs, 1 lb lamb, ground, 1 cup couscous (Israeli, the larger grains), 1/2 cup onion onion, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Stuffed Cabbage Rolls falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Mediterranean Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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