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Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe

Delicious stuffed grape leaves filled with a savory mixture of rice, herbs, and spices.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Uncooked rice
  • 1 lb Ground beef or lamb
  • 1 cup Chopped onions
  • ½ cup Chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup Chopped fresh mint
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • ½ cup Olive oil
  • 1 jar Grape leaves rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 unit Lemon sliced

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine rice, ground meat, onions, parsley, mint, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2. Place a grape leaf shiny side down. Add a spoonful of the mixture in the center.
  3. 3. Fold the sides over the filling and roll up tightly.
  4. 4. Place the stuffed leaves in a large pot, seam side down. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
  5. 5. Pour olive oil and chicken broth over the stuffed leaves. Add lemon slices on top.
  6. 6. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 1 hour, until the leaves are tender.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

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