Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves With Rice and Meat

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Delicious Dolmades recipe stuffed grape leaves with rice and meat
in Appetizer

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour and 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 large onion , chopped
1/2 cup white rice
1 egg
10 -15 mint leaves , minced
1/2 bunch parsley , chopped
fresh dill , minced
4 tablespoons lemon juice
salt
pepper
1 jar grape leaves ( not sure of the size )
water , if needed
1 tablespoon butter , melted
3 -4 cups chicken broth

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
266
Sugar
1g
Fat
18g
Dolmades are a popular dish in Mediterranean countries like Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon. They are typically served as an appetizer or side dish, often enjoyed with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, tzatziki, or yogurt sauce. Traditionally, dolmades are made with ground beef and rice, rolled inside freshly picked grape leaves. There are many variations of dolmades that can be made with different fillings such as vegetarian, seafood, or quinoa stuffing.

Instructions

1.Rinse the grape leaves in cool water and cut off the stems.
2.In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, chopped onion, white rice, egg, minced mint leaves, chopped parsley, and minced fresh dill.
3.Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, and mix all the ingredients together.
4.Place one grape leaf, shiny side down, on a work surface.
5.Put one heaping teaspoon of the meat mixture in the center of the leaf and fold the sides of the leaf over the filling.
6.Fold the bottom of the leaf up over the filling and continue to roll tightly until the leaf is completely wrapped around the filling. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
7.Grease a baking dish or a Dutch oven with butter or olive oil and layer the dolmades in a single layer.
8.Add chicken broth to cover dolmades and bring it to simmer.
9.Cover and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

PROS

Dolmades make a great appetizer or side dish, with a rich and savory flavor.
They are very easy to make and can be enjoyed hot or cold.

Not only are dolmades delicious, but they also provide a great source of protein and fiber thanks to the beef and white rice.

CONS

The stuffing process requires a bit of patience and skill because the grape leaves can tear easily.

Some find the sour taste of the grape leaves a bit overpowering.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Dolmades are packed with protein, an important nutrient that helps muscles to grow and repair. Additionally, the white rice in dolmades provides a source of complex carbohydrates that help to provide lasting energy throughout the day. The fresh herbs used in the stuffing, lemon juice, and chicken broth used in the cooking process also provide some important vitamins and nutrients worth mentioning.

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