Cabbage Stuffed with Beef, Zucchini, and Herbs
- 2 cabbages or Napa cabbages (1 1/2 lb each)
- 1/4 cup fat-free chicken broth
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 small zucchini, finely diced
- 1 large tomato, finely diced
- 1 sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1 small eggplant, finely diced
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 6 oz lean ground beef
- 1 tbsp each chopped fresh basil, parsley and thyme
- 1/4 cup whole-grain breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- Heat oven to 350F.
- Cut cabbages in half from top to base.
- Cut out core; discard.
- Pull out inner leaves of each half, leaving 3 outer layers (reserve).
- Finely slice inner leaves.
- Heat broth and 2 tbsp oil in a medium saute pan on medium.
- Add vegetables (plus sliced cabbage), garlic, and beef.
- Cook until vegetables are tender and meat is browned; add herbs; place in cabbage halves.
- Mix butter with breadcrumbs; place on top of cabbage; drizzle remaining 1 tbsp oil on top.
- Bake until tender, about 35 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
cabbages, chicken broth, olive oil, zucchini, tomato, sweet onion, eggplant, garlic, lean ground beef, fresh basil, wholegrain breadcrumbs, butter
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cabbage-stuffed-with-beef-zucchini-and-herbs-230321 (may not work)