Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas)
Experience the delightful taste of Mediterranean cuisine with these stuffed grape leaves, also known as dolmas. Each tender leaf is filled with a savory mixture of rice, ground meat, and fresh herbs, making for a delicious and memorable dish perfect for any gathering or cozy dinner at home. Impress your family and friends with this flavorful recipe that’s both satisfying and versatile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 (12 dolmas) 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 jar (16 oz) grape leaves, rinsed
- 1 cup short-grain rice
- 1 lb ground meat (lamb, beef, or turkey)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in rinsed rice, parsley, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Rinse grape leaves under cold water if using jarred; lay flat on a clean surface.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of filling near the stem end of each leaf; fold sides over filling and roll tightly from stem to tip.
- Arrange rolled grape leaves seam-side down in a pot lined with leftover leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and cover halfway with water.
- Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes until rice is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 dolmas (120g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg