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Stuffed Grape Leaves

Delicious Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe with Fresh Herbs and Lemon

Discover the joy of making stuffed grape leaves, a tangy and flavorful dish filled with herbs and meat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 stuffed grape leaves
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek, Middle Eastern
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

  • 1 jar (16 oz) grape leaves rinsed
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh-squeezed
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil plus more for drizzling

Equipment

  • Pot
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix rinsed rice, ground meat, dill, parsley, diced onion, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until well combined to prepare the filling.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until translucent.
  3. Rinse jarred grape leaves under cold water to remove brine. Lay them flat on a clean surface to prep.
  4. Place a spoonful of filling at the base of each leaf. Fold in the sides and roll tightly from the bottom up to roll the leaves.
  5. Arrange stuffed grape leaves seam-side down in a pot. Add enough water to cover halfway and drizzle with olive oil. Cover and simmer on low for 45-60 minutes until rice is tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed grape leafCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 8gFat: 10g

Notes

Feel free to experiment with substituting quinoa for rice or using different spices or proteins to suit your taste.

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