Post by @leeanddee_

A family favorite Mediterranean dish⭐️ Stuffed Cabbage & Peppers 🫶🏻 Ingredients • 1 head cabbage • Bell peppers, halved and seeded • 2 onions, diced • Olive oil • 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped • 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped • 1 lb extra-lean ground beef • Carrots • Celery • Water • Paprika • Baharat • Turmeric • Meatball seasoning • Salt • Black pepper 👩🏼‍🍳Instructions 1. Prepare the Cabbage - Bring a large pot of water to a boil. - Remove the core from the cabbage and place it in the boiling water. -Leave the whole cored cabbage in boiling water for about 5–8 minutes. 2. Sauté the Onions -Sauté the onions in olive oil until golden -Transfer the cooked onions to a plate and divide them into two portions: 1/4 for the sauce and 3/4 for the meat mixture. 3. Make the Sauce - Use a quarter of the sautéed onion - Cover with water - Add the carrots and celery. - Season with paprika, baharat, turmeric, meatball seasoning, salt, and black pepper. - Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 5-8 mins while you prepare the filling. 4. Make the Filling - In a bowl, combine the ground beef, cilantro, parsley, and 3/4th of the sautéed onion. - Season with paprika, baharat, turmeric, meatball seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. 5. Stuff the Vegetables - Fill each pepper half with the meat mixture. - Place meat on each cabbage leaf, fold in the sides, and roll tightly. 6. Cook - Carefully place the stuffed peppers and cabbage rolls into the simmering sauce. - Once more, bring the water to boil - Once boiled let it simmer for 45 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the meat is fully cooked. Serve over white rice and enjoy!🍚 #almondmom #stuffedpeppers #healthyrecipe #healthymeals #recipeideas