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                       Bean-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Recipe By     : Bobbi Hinman in the Meatless Gormet
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :1:45
Categories    : Grains And Beans                 Main Dishes
               Family Approved

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1      head          cabbage
                       --SAUCE--
 12      ounces        tomato sauce
  6      ounces        tomato paste
  1      cup           onion -- finely chopped
  2      cloves        garlic -- crushed
  2      teaspoons     sugar
  1      teaspoon      oregano
    1/2  teaspoon      basil
    1/4  teaspoon      pepper
                       --FILLING--
  1      pound         white beans -- canned
  1      cup           onion -- finely chopped
  1      cup           brown rice -- cooked
  1      teaspoon      oregano
    1/2  teaspoon      dried basil
    1/4  teaspoon      salt
    1/4  teaspoon      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 sauce 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 350 degrees F.

Lightly oil a 9x13" 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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