Stuffed Cabbage Rolls on a Vegetable Bed

vegetable bed:

For the cabbage rolls:

  • 1 large head of green cabbage
  • 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup uncooked rice (white or parboiled)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

For the vegetable bed:

  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup sliced bell peppers (red or yellow)
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

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