Microd Sweet and Sour Cabbage (meat)
makes 12 rolls
12 large cabbage leaves
1 pound ground beef or turkey
1 egg
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup snipped parsley
1 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup matzo meal
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian style diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
juice of 1 large lemon
Rinse cabbage leaves in cold water. Do not dry. Place in
a microsafe dish with 1/4 cup water. Cover with vented
plastic wrap. Cook on High for 4-5 minutes or until leaves
are pliable. Let stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes.
remove plastic wrap. Trim away the center tough ribs. Set
aside.
In a bowl, mix the ground beef or turkey, egg, lemon
pepper seasoning, garlic, parsley, rice, matzo meal and 3
tablespoons juice from the canned tomatoes. Place about 1/4
cup mixture on center of each cabbage leaf. Roll up as for a
jelly roll, tucking in the ends. Place seam side down in a
rectangular dish, just large enough to hold all the rolls.
In a separate bowl, combine the canned tomatoes and
remaining juices, tomato sauce, sugar, ginger and enough
lemon juice to make a sweet and tart flavor. Cover with
vented plastic wrap. Cook on High for 12 minutes or until
bubbly. Reduce to Medium and cook 20 minutes longer or until
no longer pink in center.
Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.
approx. nutrients per roll: calories 114 protein
9g carbohydrates 15g
fat 2g cholesterol 38mg sodium 317mg
