Veggie Grape Leaves
Grape leaves have been used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines for centuries to wrap various fillings.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Veggie Grape Leaves
Ingredients
Instructions
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Rinse the grape leaves and set aside.
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In a bowl, combine the rice, diced tomato, diced onion, chopped parsley, minced mint leaves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
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Place a grape leaf on a flat surface and add a spoonful of the rice mixture in the center.
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Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling and roll it tightly.
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Repeat with the remaining grape leaves and filling.
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Place the rolled grape leaves in a pot and add water to cover them.
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Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Remove from heat and let the grape leaves rest in the pot for 10 minutes.
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Serve the veggie grape leaves warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9g14%
- Total Carbohydrate 21g8%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
