Ingredients: |
Ingredients: •2 pounds lean ground meat, preferably a mixture beef, pork and veal or lamb •1 Cup of Roasted organic Tomatoes •1 Tablespoon of Tomato Paste •1 egg •2 carrots, finely grated •1 cup of chopped mushrooms •1 Cup of Shredded Vegetable Mix •1 onion, finely Chopped •1 teaspoon salt, plus freshly ground pepper to taste •1 teaspoon crumbled dried herb oregano,thyme,basil •1 pound fresh spinach, or 10 oz frozen • 2 ounces feta cheese
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Directions: |
Directions:Preheat oven to 350° F. •Puree Tomatoes & tomato paste together over low heat until thickens •Saute together mushrooms,onion & garlic then add the rest of veggies •Mix all ingredients, except spinach and cheese, in a large bowl. •Stem and cook the spinach (or thaw, if frozen) and squeeze dry, and chop finely. •Cover a rimmed baking sheet with a piece of waxed paper. On the waxed paper, shape the meat mixture into a neat rectangle about 9 inches by 13 inches, keeping the thickness as even as possible. Spread the chopped spinach over the meat. crumble the cheese and distribute over the spinach.. •Starting from a short side, use the waxed paper to help roll up the meat, jelly-roll fashion, into a log. With moistened fingers, press and pat the ends shut and seal up any cracks that develop. º•Slide the waxed paper away from the meat log and bake in preheated oven about 45 minutes, or to 160° at the center. •Remove from oven and let stand a few minutes to firm up, then cut into thick slices and serve. |