Mediterranean Stuffed Grape Leaves
Grape leaves stuffed with a savory rice and herb mixture.
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Ingredients
- 24 grape leaves (rinsed and drained)
- 150 g brown rice (cooked)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 30 g pine nuts (toasted)
- 10 g fresh mint (chopped)
- 10 g fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Method
- 1
In a bowl, mix rice, onion, pine nuts, mint, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Place a grape leaf flat, shiny side down.
- 3
Add 1 tbsp of filling to the center, fold sides, and roll tightly.
- 4
Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
- 5
Arrange rolls in a pot, seam side down.
- 6
Drizzle with olive oil and cover with water.
- 7
Simmer for 25 minutes until leaves are tender.
- 8
Serve warm or cold.
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