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Dolmas Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe

Delicious grape leaves stuffed with a savory mix 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 rice uncooked
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh dill chopped
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup pine nuts optional
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 jar grape leaves rinsed and drained
  • 1 lemon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine rice, parsley, dill, onion, pine nuts (if using), olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2. Place a grape leaf shiny side down. Add a spoonful of the rice mixture in the center.
  3. 3. Fold the sides over the filling and roll up tightly.
  4. 4. Place the rolled leaves in a large pot, seam side down. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
  5. 5. Pour water and lemon juice over the stuffed leaves. Cover with a plate to keep them in place.
  6. 6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  7. 7. Let cool before serving. Enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Dolmas, Stuffed Grape Leaves
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