Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves) Recipe

Name: Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) jar grape leaves (or other vine leaves); 1 1/2 cups rice; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 onions, finely minced; 2 tablespoons dried currants; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon mint; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon olive oil; lemon wedge

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) jar grape leaves (or other vine leaves)
1 1/2 cups rice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 onions, finely minced
2 tablespoons dried currants
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon mint
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon olive oil
lemon wedge

1
Saute onions in olive oil in pan, add rice and add hot water to cover.
2
Cover and simmer until rice is half cooked, about 10 minutes.
3
Turn off heat, add tomato paste, currants, nuts, and spices. Let mixture cool.
4
To prep the grape leaves, rinse in warm water and remove the stems.
5
When rice mixture is cool, place 1 teaspoon or less in center of leaf, fold in right and left sides, then roll the leaf until you have a tiny 'cigar'.
6
Place the dolma in a steamer pot.
7
Repeat until all grape leaves and/or stuffing is finished.
8
Add water to steamer cover and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until the rice inside the dolma is totally cooked.
9
Traditionally this is served cold.
10
Squeeze lemon over the dolma immediately before serving.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) jar grape leaves (or other vine leaves), 1 1/2 cups rice, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 onions, finely minced, and more.

Yes, Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves) 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.

Dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

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