Quinoa Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe

Name: Quinoa Stuffed Grape Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups red wine vinegar; 1 cup sugar; 1.5 cups quinoa (white); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt; 1/4 cup neutral vegetable oil; 1.5 cups finely chopped yellow onion; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1 cup white raisins; 1 cup barberries or dried currents; 2 tablespoons sour salt (citric acid) OR lemon juice; 1 16oz jar grapeleaves, rinse, remove stems; 1 cup dried apricots; 1 cup small pitted prunes

Servings: persons

2 cups red wine vinegar
1 cup sugar
1.5 cups quinoa (white)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
1/4 cup neutral vegetable oil
1.5 cups finely chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 cup white raisins
1 cup barberries or dried currents
2 tablespoons sour salt (citric acid) OR lemon juice
1 16oz jar grapeleaves, rinse, remove stems
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup small pitted prunes

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["Make a syrup with the vinegar and sugar. Heat the combination in a heavy pan over very low heat. Ventilate the room, the heated vinegar is very strong smelling. Simmer and stir and until the mixture becomes syrupy (it will stick to the mixing spoon and drizzle off in a thick slow stream) . Cool.", "Prepare the quinoa according to the package directions.", "Prepare the filling: In a skillet, heat the oil, saute the onions until translucent. Add the pine nuts, saute another minute or two. Add the raisins and barberries, saute for a few minutes. Add the cooked quinoa, salt, sour salt and 3-4 TBSP of the prepared syrup. Taste the mixture, you may want a bit more syrup, but you must be careful, the filling cannot be ""soupy.""

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 2 cups red wine vinegar, 1 cup sugar, 1.5 cups quinoa (white), 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Stuffed Grape Leaves falls under the Vegetarian 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.

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Quinoa Stuffed Grape Leaves

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