Baked Delicious Dolmas, With Cranberry And Pine Nut

Name: Baked Delicious Dolmas, With Cranberry And Pine Nuts (Stuffed Grape Leaves) And Lemonade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Two cereal bowls full of short grain brown rice; Four cereal bowls full of water; One pound 1/4 organic ground beef.; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh spearmint leaves. (not peppermint); (Save seven of the mint leaves whole for lemonade); 2 cups organic dried cranberries; 2 cups pine nuts, toasted; 2 red onions; Finely grated rind of 6 Organic lemons (The very outside yellow part of the skin; not the bitter white part inside.); 1/2 bottle olive oil; 3 tbs Dried dill powder or fresh dill; 3 cans, 6 oz each, tomato paste; 2 tbs butter.; 2 tsp cayane pepper. (optional); Four 8 oz jars (or 2- 16 oz jars) of prepared grape leaves. (in brine); Maple syrup; Start to finish, about 3 hours. Makes about 150 dolmas.

Servings: persons

Two cereal bowls full of short grain brown rice
Four cereal bowls full of water
One pound 1/4 organic ground beef.
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh spearmint leaves. (not peppermint)
(Save seven of the mint leaves whole for lemonade)
2 cups organic dried cranberries
2 cups pine nuts, toasted
2 red onions
Finely grated rind of 6 Organic lemons (The very outside yellow part of the skin; not the bitter white part inside.)
1/2 bottle olive oil
3 tbs Dried dill powder or fresh dill
3 cans, 6 oz each, tomato paste
2 tbs butter.
2 tsp cayane pepper. (optional)
Four 8 oz jars (or 2- 16 oz jars) of prepared grape leaves. (in brine)
Maple syrup
Start to finish, about 3 hours. Makes about 150 dolmas.

1
Pour 2 bowls of short grain brown rice into a stock pot. Pour in 4 bowls of water. (Double water.) Bring to Boil, simmer for 45 min. Open lid, let rice cool off.
2
Finely dice 2 red onions. Melt butter in a large skillet. Mix in 2 tbp dried dill leaves. Brown onions. Add a pound or more of beef. Stir in one tin tomato paste, a spash of olive oil. Cook 10 min on high flame.
3
Lightly brown 2 cups of pine nuts in toaster oven. Watch carefully. (Or use skillet.)
4
Add: Meat mixture to stockpot of cooked rice. Browned pine nuts. 1/4 cup olive oil,
5
1 cup chopped fresh spearmint leaves, 2 cups chopped dried cranberries, 2 - 6 oz. tins of tomato paste, 2 tsp cayane pepper (optional) Finely grated rinds of 6 Organic lemons. Mix thoroughly for 5 minutes till mixture evens.
6
Ready grape leaves. De-jar, squeeze out excess brine, unroll and lay flat.
7
Prepare large cooking sheet with tin foiled bottom, or use several ceramic baking ovals. (No need for tin foil here.) Pour 1/4 inch of olive oil on the bottom of each pan, spread evenly.
8
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
9
Pick up about 3 tablespoons, or a large meatball's worth of rice mixture. Place in leaf near stem. (Leaf is shaped like a clover.) Fold over two sides of clover, roll to seal. Dolma is about 1 1/2 inch by 3 inches. Place in pan side by side. Continue... till you make150 or run out of leaves, or rice mixture. Roll dolmas in pan so surface is covered with olive oil, or brush more oil on top. Cover with tin foil.
10
Place pans in oven. Lower temperature to 350 degrees. Bake for 50 minutes. Bottom should brown, top should get a bit crisp, rice should loose excess moisture.
11
Serve hot or cool, as appetizer or main dish.
12
Leftovers can keep in oven for 4 days, instead of fridge.
13
And those lemons... make lemonade! Squeeze remaining lemons. Mix with maple syrup to sweeten. Add saved mint leaves, Ice. ENJOY!

1351

kcal

Calories

135

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Two cereal bowls full of short grain brown rice, Four cereal bowls full of water, One pound 1/4 organic ground beef., 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh spearmint leaves. (not peppermint), and more.

Yes, Baked Delicious Dolmas, With Cranberry And Pine Nuts (Stuffed Grape Leaves) And Lemonade falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Baked Delicious Dolmas, With Cranberry And Pine Nuts (Stuffed Grape Leaves) And Lemonade

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