Stuffed Grape Leaves Lebanese Recipe

Name: Stuffed Grape Leaves Lebanese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) jar grape leaves or (16 ounce) jar young tender fresh grape leaves; 1 cup uncooked long grain rice; 3 tablespoons of fresh mint; 1 cup water; 1 lb ground lamb (or a mixture of both) or 1 lb ground beef (or a mixture of both); 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; 2 tablespoons dried currants; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 allspice; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 3 garlic cloves; 2 -3 lemons

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) jar grape leaves or (16 ounce) jar young tender fresh grape leaves
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
3 tablespoons of fresh mint
1 cup water
1 lb ground lamb (or a mixture of both) or 1 lb ground beef (or a mixture of both)
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons dried currants
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 allspice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 garlic cloves
2 -3 lemons

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["If using fresh grape leaves for rolling, dip in boiling water with some lemon for about 30 seconds.", "Mix ground meat with rice,pine nuts, dried currants season with salt, pepper, allspice, sugar and cinnamon.", "Remove stem from each grape leaf, if using fresh leaves.", "Spread each leaf on flat surface.", "Place about 1 teaspoon of meat stuffing across the leaf about 1/2"" from stem point.", "Fold leave forward toward stuffing.", "Then fold right side over and roll leaf forward very tightly.", "When fully rolled, squeeze it to secure.", "Repeat for each leaf.", "Place a couple of loose leaves on the bottom of pan Then place each stuffed roll in the pot in layers.", "Pound the garlic with mint and salt to taste,.", "add 1 cup water and lemon juice and pour over grape leaves in the pot.", "Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.", "Then simmer, covered, for 1 hour.", "Add more water if needed.", "Steam until grape leaves are soft and are pierced and cut easily with a fork.", "Do not over cook.", "The leaves should not fall apart."]

650

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Protein

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) jar grape leaves or (16 ounce) jar young tender fresh grape leaves, 1 cup uncooked long grain rice, 3 tablespoons of fresh mint, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Grape Leaves Lebanese 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.

Stuffed Grape Leaves Lebanese

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