Dolmades With Avgolemeno Sauce

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2
Delicious Dolmades With Avgolemeno Sauce recipe for a unique Greek dish
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

8 ounces grape leaves
1 onion ( chopped )
1/2 cup short-grain rice
1 1/2 cups water
2 garlic cloves ( chopped )
1 lb lean ground lamb
1/4 cup tomato puree
1/2 cup feta ( crumbled )
1 lemon ( zest )
1 bunch green onion ( sliced )
1/4 cup dill , set aside a bit ( to garnish , chopped )
1/4 cup mint , set aside a bit ( to garnish , chopped )
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups chicken stock , HOT maybe less
2 eggs
1 lemon ( juice )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
295
Sugar
3g
Fat
15g
Dolmades, also known as stuffed grape leaves, are a popular dish in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. It is a unique dish that combines tender grape leaves, flavorful filling made with rice and ground lamb, and creamy avgolemono sauce. A traditional Greek entrée served at special occasions, Dolmades with Avgolemono Sauce can also be enjoyed as a side dish or a party appetizer. This dish is a crowd-pleaser because of the mixture of textures and the unique taste, making it a great recipe for anyone to try.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Rinse and drain the grape leaves, then pat them dry with paper towels.
3.In a medium pot, sauté the chopped onion and garlic in olive oil until browned.
4.Add the rice to the pot and stir occasionally for a few minutes until slightly toasted. Add 1 1/2 cups of water and bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until rice is cooked.
5.In a separate pan, cook the ground lamb until browned and add tomato puree, 1/4 cup feta, lemon zest, green onions, dill, mint, salt, and pepper.
6.Add the cooked rice to the lamb mixture and stir to combine.
7.Place a grape leaf on a flat surface, shiny side down, with the stem towards you.
8.Place 1 tablespoon of the lamb and rice mixture in the center of the leaf.
9.Fold the bottom of the leaf over the mixture and then fold the sides in towards the center, tucking and rolling the filling until wrapped entirely in the grape leaf.
10.Repeat with the remaining grape leaves and filling.
11.Arrange the dolmades in a single layer in a baking dish, then pour enough hot chicken stock over them to reach the halfway mark of the dolmades in the dish.
12.Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for approximately 30-40 minutes or until the dolmades are tender.
13.In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon juice for the avgolemono sauce.
14.Once the dolmades are done cooking, pour the egg mixture over the dish and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes without the foil to allow the sauce to thicken.
15.Serve dolmades hot garnished with chopped dill and mint.

PROS

Dolmades with Avgolemeno Sauce have a unique taste and texture with the combination of tender grape leaves, flavorful lamb, and creamy avgolemono sauce.

Can be enjoyed as a main dish or as a side.

CONS

It can be time-consuming to prepare the grape leaves and the filling may fall out while rolling.

May not be suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein from the lean lamb and eggs in the avgolemono sauce.
The grape leaves are also a good source of vitamins A and K, as well as fiber and antioxidants.

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