Lentil Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients

• TOMATO SAUCE:
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
• 2 cups (500 mL) chopped onion
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (28oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups (1 L) canned tomato juice
• 2 tsp (10 mL) dried marjoram
• ½ tsp (2 mL) ground black pepper
• 1 tsp (5 mL) granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) hot chili flakes
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
• CABBAGE & FILLING:
• 1 head savoy or regular cabbage
• 3 cups (750 mL) “al dente” cooked white or brown rice
• 2 cups (500 mL) cooked green lentils
• 1 cup (250 mL) minced onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh dill
• 2 tsp (10 mL) lemon juice
• 2 tsp (10 mL) smoked paprika
• ¾ cup (175 mL) grated asiago cheese (optional)
• ¾ cup (175mL) tomato sauce (above)