Israeli Stuffed Vine Leaves Recipe

Name: Israeli Stuffed Vine Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb grape leaves (fresh or frozen); 3/4 cup pitted prunes; 1/4 cup cherries, pitted; 1/4 cup seedless raisin; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1/4 cup rice, uncooked; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 lemons, sliced thin

Servings: persons

1 lb grape leaves (fresh or frozen)
3/4 cup pitted prunes
1/4 cup cherries, pitted
1/4 cup seedless raisin
1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 cup rice, uncooked
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 cup olive oil
2 lemons, sliced thin

1
To prepare the grape leaves: If using fresh, soak for 5 to 6 minutes in hot water. If using canned, soak for 5 to 6 HOURS in cold water. For either, gently squeeze dry with clean kitchen towels.
2
Soak the prunes in water for 3 hours; remove and coarsely chop.
3
Coarsely chop the cherries and raisins.
4
Combine all the ingredients except the vine leaves, lemon slices, and oil.
5
Use the mixture to stuff the leaves that you will roll up into 2 inch rolls while tucking in the edges.
6
Cover the bottom of a shallow pan with half the lemon slices; arrange the rolled vine leaves on top.
7
Top that with the remaining lemon slices; pour in the olive oil and 2 cups water.
8
Cook over medium heat for 1 hour.
9
To serve hot: Remove leaves with a slotted spoon and serve on a lemon slice (from the bottom layer).
10
To serve cold: Discard all the lemon slices and chill the leaves well.

540

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb grape leaves (fresh or frozen), 3/4 cup pitted prunes, 1/4 cup cherries, pitted, 1/4 cup seedless raisin, and more.

Yes, Israeli Stuffed Vine Leaves falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Israeli Stuffed Vine Leaves

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