Malfouf

Malfouf, also known as Lebanese cabbage rolls, is a delicacy in the Middle East. Not only are cabbage rolls delicious, but they dress up any table with their beautiful presentation. —Michael & Mathil Chebat, Layla's Lebanese Restaurant

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  Total Time

  Prep: 30 min. Cook: 10 min.
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  Makes

  6 servings

Ingredients

• 12 cabbage leaves
• 1 cup canned garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup cooked rice
• 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, minced
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon seven spice blend
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• Lemon slices, optional

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Directions

• In batches, cook cabbage in boiling water 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; cool slightly. Trim thick vein from bottom of each cabbage leaf, making a V-shaped cut.
• In a large bowl, combine garbanzo beans, onion, rice, parsley, butter, oil, tomato paste and seasonings. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Place about 1/4 cup beef mixture on each cabbage leaf. Pull together cut edges of leaf to overlap; fold over filling. Fold in sides and roll up.
• Place rolls, in a Dutch oven, seam side down. Add water, lemon juice and garlic. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in beef reads 160° and cabbage is tender, 10-12 minutes. If desired, serve with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts

2 cabbage rolls: 311 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 157mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein.

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