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Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolma)

Stuffed Grape Leaves, my take on the Middle Eastern Dolma Recipe, a fantastic dish that brings the whole family around the table. It's a simple vegetarian that uses a filling of rice and vegetables cooked in a vegetable broth of lemon, olive oil and tomato paste. It might be suitable for a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, but even meat lovers will love it!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 26 rolls
Calories: 70 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 large carrot
  • 2 green onions
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 tomatoes
  • ½ cup chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • Juice from 2 lemons
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cups water
  • 26 grape leaves (I used a 800 g jar of grape leaves in brine)

Instructions

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  1. Wash the rice under cold water until the water runs clean.
  2. Finely chopped the green onions, carrot, tomatoes and parsley and mix with the rice.
  3. Season with salt, pepper and paprika.
  4. Rinse the grape leaves with cold water, then arrange one leaf at a time on a chopping board.
  5. Add a tablespoon of the mixture in the middle of the leaf, bring the corners together, and roll it tightly.
  6. Repeat with the remaining mixture and leaves.
  7. Arrange the rolls onto a large sauce pan.
  8. Mix 4 cups of boiling water with the lemon juice, olive oil and tomato purée and pour over the rolls.
  9. Place a plate on top of the rolls to prevent them from unrolling while boiling.
  10. Boil on a low to medium heat until the rice is cooked and the vegetables are soft, for at least 30-35 minutes.
  11. Add more liquid if needed.

Notes

  • To see the measurements in cups and ounces, please click on the US CUSTOMARY link.
  • The amount of ingredients listed can be adjusted depending on the number of servings you need, just click on the number next to SERVINGS.
  • Fresh leaves can be used, however, it's way easier to grape leaves from a jar, as they have been preserved in a brine to keep their freshness. Do rinse the leaves before using, just to get rid of the extra saltiness.
  • You can use some more seasoning if you with, with mint or cumin being some good additions too, depending on your taste buds.
  • To see the measurements in cups and ounces, please click on the US CUSTOMARY link.
  • The amount of ingredients listed can be adjusted depending on the number of servings you need, just click on the number next to SERVINGS.
  • Fresh leaves can be used, however, it's way easier to grape leaves from a jar, as they have been preserved in a brine to keep their freshness. Do rinse the leaves before using, just to get rid of the extra saltiness. You can use some more seasoning if you with, with mint or cumin being some good additions too, depending on your taste buds.

Nutrition Information

Calories 70kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 95mg (4%) Potassium 72mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1483IU (30%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 26rolls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Calories 70kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 95mg 4%
Potassium 72mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1483IU 30%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.