Cabbage - I like to blanch my cabbage just in the microwave. Remove the leaves and put them in a flat dish with some water and nuke 1-2 minutes it doesn't take long. I do about 15 leaves at a time. It is quick and easy. If you prefer to blanch them in a large pot of boiling water to get the cabbage soft, that is fine too. You just want the leaves soft enough to roll but not cooked. Cool once soft so they are easier to handle.
Filling - In a large bowl mix the couscous, egg, seasoning, herbs, pine nuts, olives, cheese and onions. Stir well until everything is combined. Add the lamb and mix until combined.
Time to roll up the cabbage - Add a tablespoon or two to the cabbage leave and roll, folding in the sides. Secure with a tooth pick. Add to either a large pot for stove top cooking or a crock pot. Personally I love the crock pot for this. They both work equally as good.
The sauce - Add to the pot the wine mixed with the tomato paste, the canned tomatoes, chopped well, and the shallots. Cook on medium low on the stove for 2 hours. Or in the crock pot on low for 6-8 hours depending on the size of your crock pot.
Serve this with grilled pita bread to soak up all the sauce and a fresh green salad with a lemon and oregano vinaigrette.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	432.04 Kcal (1809 kJ)
Calories from fat	194.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.63g	33%
Cholesterol	78.53mg	26%
Sodium	288.36mg	12%
Potassium	771.8mg	16%
Total Carbs	33.24g	11%
Sugars	9.14g	37%
Dietary Fiber	6.35g	25%
Protein	19.24g	38%
Vitamin C	59.7mg	99%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	182.4mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	112.04 Kcal (469 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.61g	33%
Cholesterol	20.36mg	26%
Sodium	74.78mg	12%
Potassium	200.14mg	16%
Total Carbs	8.62g	11%
Sugars	2.37g	37%
Dietary Fiber	1.65g	25%
Protein	4.99g	38%
Vitamin C	15.5mg	99%
Iron	0.6mg	14%
Calcium	47.3mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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