Sweet and Sour Stuffed Grape Leaves

Stuffed grape leaves, also known as dolmades, are a popular dish in many Mediterranean cuisines and are often served as an appetizer or part of a meze platter.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Sweet and Sour Stuffed Grape Leaves

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 20 leaf Grape leaves
• 1 cup Rice
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 medium Tomato
• 1 bunch Parsley
• 2 tablespoon Mint leaves
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 3 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 1 cup Water

Instructions

1. Rinse the grape leaves and set aside.
2. In a bowl, mix the rice, chopped onion, chopped tomato, chopped parsley, chopped mint leaves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and sugar.
3. Place a grape leaf on a flat surface, shiny side down. Place a spoonful of the rice mixture in the center of the leaf.
4. Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling, then roll it up tightly.
5. Repeat with the remaining grape leaves and filling.
6. Place the stuffed grape leaves in a pot, seam side down, and add water to cover them.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and let them rest for 10 minutes.
9. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 10g

Protein 8g16%

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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.