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Dolmas Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe

Delicious grape leaves stuffed 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: 6 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Rice uncooked
  • 1 bunch Fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 bunch Fresh mint chopped
  • 1 cup Olive oil divided
  • 1 large Onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 jar Grape leaves rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 large Lemon sliced

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine rice, parsley, mint, half of the olive oil, onion, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2. Place a grape leaf on a flat surface, shiny side down. Add a spoonful of the rice mixture to the center. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly.
  3. 3. Repeat with remaining grape leaves and filling.
  4. 4. Place the stuffed grape leaves in a large pot, seam side down. Add water, remaining olive oil, and lemon slices on top.
  5. 5. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, until the rice is cooked and the leaves are tender.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Dolmas, Stuffed Grape Leaves
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