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: 3 medium onions, chopped; ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend (comes with a seasoning packet); 8 ounces organic tomato sauce; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon sea salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 cup Italian parsley, minced; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; ½ cup pine nuts; 1 (8 ounce) jar grape leaves (about 50 grape leaves); chopped parsley; lemon wedge

Servings: persons

3 medium onions, chopped
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend (comes with a seasoning packet)
8 ounces organic tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 cup Italian parsley, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup pine nuts
1 (8 ounce) jar grape leaves (about 50 grape leaves)
chopped parsley
lemon wedge

1
Saute onions in olive oil over medium heat 10 minutes until golden.
2
Stir in rice and seasoning packet, tomato sauce and water.
3
Bring to boil.
4
Cover and simmer over low heat 25 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
5
Stir in salt, pepper, parsley, lemon juice, and pine nuts.
6
Rinse grape leaves in cold water and dry thoroughly.
7
Place leaves rib side down.
8
Place heaping teaspoon of filling in center of leaf.
9
Fold both sides over to center.
10
Fold over one end and roll up.
11
Arrange in 2-quart casserole, seam side down.
12
Add 2 cups water.
13
Weight stuffed leaves with plate.
14
Bake at 350F for 45 minutes.
15
Refrigerate until chilled (leave plate on).
16
Remove from water.
17
Serve cold with parsley and lemon wedges.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium onions, chopped, ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend (comes with a seasoning packet), 8 ounces organic tomato sauce, 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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