MALFOUF

Malfouf image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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 Lebanese seven-spice blend
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
4 cups water
1/2 cup lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
Lemon slices, optional

Steps:

In batches, cook cabbage in boiling water until crisp-tender, 3-5 minutes. 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 : Calories 311 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.