Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves) Recipe

Name: Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt; 3 teaspoons dried mint, divided; 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind; 1 teaspoon honey; 30 large bottled grape leaves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 ¾ cups finely chopped onions; 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided; 2 cups hot cooked rice; ½ cup dried currant; ⅓ cup pine nuts, toasted; 1 teaspoon dried dill; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

Servings: persons

1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
3 teaspoons dried mint, divided
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1 teaspoon honey
30 large bottled grape leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ¾ cups finely chopped onions
1 garlic clove, minced
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
2 cups hot cooked rice
½ cup dried currant
⅓ cup pine nuts, toasted
1 teaspoon dried dill
½ teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

1
Combine the yogurt, 2 teaspoons mint, lemon rind and honey in a small bowl; stir well.
2
Cover and chill.
3
Rinse grape leaves under cold water; drain well and pat dry with paper towels.
4
Remove stems and discard.
5
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
6
Add chopped onion and saute 10 minutes.
7
Add garlic and saute 1 minute.
8
Remove from heat; stir in remaining mint, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, rice and next 6 ingredients.
9
Place stuffed grape leaves, seam sides down, in a 13x9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
10
Drizzle remaining lemon juice over leaves.
11
Cover and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
12
Serve warm or chilled with yogurt mixture.

1163

kcal

Calories

Fat

233

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt, 3 teaspoons dried mint, divided, 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind, 1 teaspoon honey, and more.

Yes, Dolmades (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.

Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

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