12 large cabbage leaves (regular or napa cabbage) ½ pound
mushrooms, sliced* 1 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons
butter or margarine 2 cups cooked**, drained small white beans
or one 16-oz. Can, drained 1 ¼ cups shredded mozzarella
cheese ¾ cup shredded carrot 2 tablespoons chopped
parsley ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon crushed
oregano 1/8 teaspoon pepper Prepared meatless
spaghetti or tomato sauce, thoroughly heated
Cook cabbage leaves, a few at a time, in boiling water 2 minutes or
until softened. Drain and cool. Saute mushrooms and onion in
butter until onion in tender; stir in beans, cheese, carrot, parsley and
seasonings. Spoon onto cabbage leaves; roll up. Place
seam-side down in shallow 2-quart baking dish. Cover and bake at
350º F 30 minutes. Serve with sauce.
* Two cans (4-oz. Each) sliced mushrooms may be substituted for fresh
mushrooms. Drain before using.
** For best results, soak and cook beans according to preferred methods
located on this site.
Chef’s tip: Excellent served with barley or rice pilaf or French
bread and salad. |