posted by Ann 06-26-98 5:02 PM
Buckwheat Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
1 medium sized onion, finely chopped
1/2 finely chopped green pepper
3 tbsp. oil
2 cups buckwheat groats
4 cups boiling water
1/2 tsp. salt, pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped nuts, peanuts or walnuts
1/4 cup chopped sunflower seeds
1 head cabbage
Warm water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Oil a baking dish.
Saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add groats and stir until coated with oil.
Add the water; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until groats are tender and the water has been absorbed. Season and add nuts and sunflower seeds.
While groats are cooking, core the cabbage and steam until leaves are pliable.
Separate the leaves and place 2 heaping tablespoons of the groat mixture on each leaf. Roll up, tucking in the sides.
Place cabbage rolls in an oiled baking dish. Pour warm water over rolls to reach 3/4 of the way up the sides of dish.
Cover and bake in preheated oven 1 1/2 hours.
Yield 16 cabbage rolls.