Bean and Nut Filling for Grape Leaves, Cabbage Leaves, Peppers, and Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Bean and Nut Filling for Grape Leaves, Cabbage Leaves, Peppers, and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 cup pine nuts or chopped walnuts; 1 cup well-seasoned cooked chickpeas, white beans, or red beans (page 431); 1/2 cup cooked rice; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; Pinch of cayenne; About 1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs: parsley, dill, mint, and/or basil leaves; Zest of 1 lemon, minced

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 cup pine nuts or chopped walnuts
1 cup well-seasoned cooked chickpeas, white beans, or red beans (page 431)
1/2 cup cooked rice
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
Pinch of cayenne
About 1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs: parsley, dill, mint, and/or basil leaves
Zest of 1 lemon, minced

1
Put the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2
A minute later, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally and sprinkling with salt and pepper, until well softened but not at all browned, at least 5 minutes.
3
Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the beans, rice, fennel seeds, cayenne, and some more salt and pepper and cook, mashing and stirring, until the mixture is pasty and well combined, about 5 minutes.
5
(If you are stuffing tomatoes or other vegetables with pulp, add the pulp at this point and cook for another 5 minutes or so.)
6
Stir in the herbs and minced lemon zest.
7
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
8
Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a day before stuffing tomatoes, peppers, or grape or cabbage leaves.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, Salt and black pepper to taste, 1 cup pine nuts or chopped walnuts, and more.

Yes, Bean and Nut Filling for Grape Leaves, Cabbage Leaves, Peppers, and Tomatoes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bean and Nut Filling for Grape Leaves, Cabbage Leaves, Peppers, and Tomatoes

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