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Dolmas Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe

Delicious grape leaves stuffed with a savory mixture of rice, herbs, and nuts.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 jar grape leaves drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • ¼ cup currants
  • ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine rice, onion, pine nuts, currants, dill, mint, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2. Place a grape leaf shiny side down. Add a spoonful of the rice mixture in the center. Fold the sides over the filling and roll up tightly.
  3. 3. Repeat with remaining grape leaves and filling.
  4. 4. Place the stuffed grape leaves seam side down in a large pot. Add water or vegetable broth to cover the grape leaves.
  5. 5. Place a plate on top to keep them submerged. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  6. 6. Remove from heat and let cool. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Dolmas, Stuffed Grape Leaves
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