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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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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 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

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse and drain the grape leaves.
  2. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine rice, onion, pine nuts, currants, olive oil, dill, mint, salt, and pepper.
  3. 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. 4. Place the rolled grape leaves seam side down in a large pot. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
  5. 5. Pour water and lemon juice over the grape leaves. Place a plate on top to keep them submerged.
  6. 6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  7. 7. Let cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

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

Keywords

Dolmas, Stuffed Grape Leaves
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