Description
Mediterranean stuffed grape leaves are a flavorful fusion of tender vine leaves wrapped around a savory rice and herb filling, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
- Vine Leaves
- Long-Grain Rice
- Fresh Parsley
- Dill
- Lemon Juice
- Onion
- Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- In olive oil, sauté chopped onions until translucent. Add uncooked rice and cook for 2 minutes.
- Mix in parsley, dill, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Rinse vine leaves under cold water; lay them flat.
- Place 1 tablespoon of filling at the base of each leaf. Fold sides over the filling and roll up tightly.
- Arrange rolls seam-side down in a pot lined with leftover grape leaves. Add water to cover, along with more lemon juice and olive oil.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes until rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg