Dolmas Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe
Dolmas are grape leaves stuffed with a delicious mixture of rice, herbs, and sometimes meat. They are a staple in Mediterranean cuisine.
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Main Ingredients
- 1 jar Grape leaves rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Rice uncooked
- 1 medium Onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup Pine nuts
- ¼ cup Currants
- ¼ cup Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dill chopped
- 1 tablespoon Mint chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Lemon juice
1. Rinse and drain the grape leaves.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine rice, onion, pine nuts, currants, olive oil, dill, mint, salt, and pepper.
3. Place a grape leaf shiny side down. Add a spoonful of the rice mixture in the center. Fold the sides over and roll up tightly.
4. Place the rolled grape leaves seam side down in a large pot. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
5. Pour water and lemon juice over the grape leaves. Place a plate on top to keep them submerged.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
7. Let cool before serving.
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
Dolmas, Stuffed Grape Leaves