Stuffed Grape Leaves

Stuffed Grape Leaves

Ingredients:

  • 8oz Grape leaves, rinsed and drained, stems removed

  • ½ Cup Long Grain Rice

  • ¾ Cups Olive Oil

  • 1 Onion Fine Diced

  • 1 Cup Water

  • 2 Tbs Lemon Juice

  • 4 Tbs Chopped Parsley 

  • 1 Tbs Chopped Mint 

  • 1 Tomato Fine Diced (Flesh Only)

  • 4 Cloves Garlic Minced 

  • 1 tsp Dry Mustard 

  • 1 tsp Dried Dill 

  • S&P To Taste 


Procedures:

  • In large  saucepan saute onions, garlic, and tomatoes on low heat till aromatic and tender

  • Add rice and toast briefly

  • Combine water and lemon juice in pan with rice mixture, bring to a boil and let simmer for 6-7 minutes

  • Add herbs and spices, mixing well before allowing to cool

  • Rinse and dry grape leaves before removing the stems 

  • Lay a leaf shiny side down and place a small amount of rice mixture in before rolling tightly, making sure that all edges are tucked in 

  • Place in fresh pot, adding just enough water and lemon juice to cover the wrapped leaves, weighting down if needed

  • Cover and bring to a boil for roughly 35-40 minutes 

  • Serve with lemon juice and/or tzatziki



Serves - 7 (3 stuffed leaves each)

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