Grape Leaves

Grape leaves have been used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines for centuries, and stuffed grape leaves are a popular dish in many cultures.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 120 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Grape Leaves

Cooking Method: Boiling, Steaming Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 2 hrs

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Spring

Ingredients

Servings

• 24 leaf Grape Leaves
• 1 cup Rice
• 1 small Onion
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1 bunch Parsley
• 1 bunch Mint
• 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
• 2 cup Water

Instructions

1. Rinse the grape leaves under cold water and remove the stems.
2. In a bowl, mix together the rice, chopped onion, chopped tomato, chopped parsley, chopped mint, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Place a grape leaf on a flat surface, shiny side down. Spoon a small amount of the rice mixture onto the center of the leaf.
4. Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling and roll it up tightly.
5. Repeat with the remaining grape leaves and filling.
6. Place the stuffed grape leaves in a pot and pour in enough water to cover them.
7. Place a plate on top of the grape leaves to keep them submerged.
8. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour.
9. Remove the grape leaves from the pot and let them cool for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 5g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.