Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Name: Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients: 1 cup (190 g) brown rice; 2 cups (480 g) water; 2 tsp bouillon powder; 1/2 16 oz jar grape leaves, drained and rinsed; 1 onion, fine dice; 1/2 tbsp (7.5 g) olive oil; 1/4 tsp salt; 1.3 lb lean ground meat; 2 tsp lemon pepper; 1 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/8 tsp ground cloves; 1/8 tsp allspice; 1 cup (20 g) fresh dill; water or broth

10 steps

Prep:30minCook:1h 30min

Stuffed Grape Leaves are something I occasionally get at Greek restaurants, and I love them every time. I've tried to recreate that feeling in my kitchen, and I think they've turned out pretty well. They're great on their own, or dipped in hummus or tzatziki. This pairs well as a side to a grilled chicken pocket pita, or some roasted fish with lemon. It's a lot of work on your own, but a fun activity with a partner or group of people

Updated at: Sat, 01 Jun 2024 01:46:06 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories27.4 kcal (1%)

Total Fat0.6 g (1%)

Carbs3 g (1%)

Sugars0.1 g (0%)

Protein2.4 g (5%)

Sodium110.2 mg (6%)

Fiber0.3 g (1%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

60 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Rinse your rice under cold water in a fine mesh strainer. In a medium pot, add rice, water, and bouillon. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low, and let simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until fully cooked. This will depend on your brand of rice. Set aside

brown rice1 cup

water480g

bouillon powder2 tsp

Step 2

Using a strainer, drain and rinse your jar of grape leaves. Set aside

grape leaves16 oz

Step 3

Cut your onion into a fine dice. To a large pan over medium heat, add onion, oil, and salt. Cover, and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes

onion1

olive oil7.5g

salt¼ tsp

Step 4

Add in the meat, and cook until fully browned. Season with lemon pepper, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg. Take off the heat

lean ground meat1.3 lb

lemon pepper2 tsp

cumin1 tsp

cinnamon¼ tsp

ground nutmeg¼ tsp

ground cloves⅛ tsp

allspice⅛ tsp

Step 5

Finely chop your dill, and add to a large bowl. Combine with the rice and meat mixtures

fresh dill1 cup

Step 6

To stuff the grape leaves, place the leaf on a cutting board with the rough side up. Take about 1 tbsp of filling per leaf, and place in the center. Fold in the sides, and roll over to create a tightly wrapped mini burrito, with the seam side down

Step 7

Neatly arrange them (seam side down) in a large pot. Pour water (or broth) over the grape leaves, until just covered. Place an inverted plate on top to prevent them from rising

water

Step 8

Cover the pot with a lid, and cook over medium heat for about 30 minutes

Step 9