Stuffed Grape Leaves

Name: Stuffed Grape Leaves
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 40 jarred grape leaves, rinsed; 1 cup short-grain rice, rinsed; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 cups water

Tender grape leaves stuffed with a savory mixture of rice, fresh herbs, onion, and lemon. Served chilled or at room temperature as a classic appetizer.

85 minMediumServes 6180 cal/serving

Middle EasternAppetizerStovetopVeganVegetarianMediterraneanHigh FiberHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

40 jarred grape leaves, rinsed
1 cup short-grain rice, rinsed
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups water

Instructions

1

Sauté 1 medium finely diced yellow onion in half of the 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
2

Stir in 1 cup rinsed short-grain rice, 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then cook for 2 minutes and remove from heat.
3

Lay 40 rinsed jarred grape leaves flat, add a tablespoon of filling near the stem, fold sides, and roll tightly.
4

Arrange rolls seam-side down in a pot, then pour in remaining 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 2 cups water.
5

Place a heavy plate on top of the rolls, cover pot, and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes until tender.

Questions

How long does Stuffed Grape Leaves keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Stuffed Grape Leaves?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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