Stuffed Grape Leaves

Stuffed grape leaves, also known as dolmades, are a popular dish in many Mediterranean cuisines and are often served as appetizers or meze.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Stuffed Grape Leaves

Cooking Method: Boiling, Steaming Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean Courses: Appetizer, Lunch Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 20 leaves Grape Leaves
• 1 cup Rice
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1 small Onion
• 0.5 cup Parsley
• 2 tablespoon Mint
• 3 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, diced tomato, diced onion, chopped parsley, minced mint, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2. Place a grape leaf on a flat surface and spoon about 1 tablespoon of the rice mixture onto the center of the leaf.
3. Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling and roll it up tightly.
4. Repeat with the remaining grape leaves and rice mixture.
5. Place the stuffed grape leaves in a large pot and add enough water to cover them.
6. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
7. Remove the stuffed grape leaves from the pot and let them cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 2g

Protein 3g6%

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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.