Description
Delicious grape leaves stuffed with a fragrant filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- Grape Leaves
- 1 cup Long-grain Rice (Basmati or Jasmine)
- 1 pound Ground Meat (Lamb or Beef) or substitute with lentils/mushrooms
- 1 Finely Chopped Onion
- Fresh Herbs (Dill and Parsley)
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the grape leaves by rinsing jarred ones or blanching fresh leaves.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rice, ground meat (or substitute), onion, herbs, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season and mix.
- Take a grape leaf, place filling towards the stem, fold the sides, and roll tightly. Repeat.
- Lay down grape leaves in a pot, arrange dolmades seam side down, drizzle with oil, and fill pot with water.
- Simmer gently for about 1 hour until rice is tender.
- Serve warm with Greek yogurt or tzatziki.
Notes
Avoid overstuffing the dolmades to prevent bursting. Allow adequate cooking time for flavor development.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: dolmades, grape leaves, Mediterranean food, stuffed leaves, vegetarian recipes
