Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Ingredients
- 8-oz. can tomato paste
- 1 small carrot, shredded (1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano,crushed
- 1 beaten egg
- 1/3 c. fine dry seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- dash garlic powder
- dash pepper
- 1 pound ground raw turkey
Instructions
Combine tomato sauce, carrot, water, basil, and oregano in a 2 cup measure and microwave covered on high (100%) power for 2 minutes. Set aside. Remove center vein from cabbage by using a paring knife to cut along both sides of the vein, keeping the leaf in one piece. Cook cabbage, covered, on high 3 to 5 minutes or until limp. Combine egg, crumbs, celery, onion, garlic powder, and pepper. Add turkey; mix well and divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Place 1 portion on each cabbage leaf, fold in sides and roll up. Place in a single layer in a casserole dish and cook, covered, on high for about 11 minutes or till done., turning a half turn once while cooking. Drain excess liquid and top with the sauce. Cook for 6 minutes more or until the sauce is heated through.