Stuffed Vine Leaves Recipe

Name: Stuffed Vine Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 24-28 vine leaves; 1 1/2 cups cooked rice; 1/2 pound raw ground pork or lamb; 1/2 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup currants or sultana raisins; Salt to taste; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 egg, beaten; 1/3-1/2 cup olive oil; Lemon juice; Thyme, chopped parsley for garnish

Servings: persons

24-28 vine leaves
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1/2 pound raw ground pork or lamb
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup currants or sultana raisins
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 egg, beaten
1/3-1/2 cup olive oil
Lemon juice
Thyme, chopped parsley for garnish

1
Vine leaves in jars are available at many specialty shops.
2
As they are packed in brine, be certain to wash them well before using.
3
Remove the stem.
4
If you use fresh vine leaves, soak them in olive oil to cover for 24 hours.
5
Blanch for 2 minutes in boiling water.
6
Combine the cooked rice, raw meat, nuts, raisins and salt and pepper.
7
Bind with the egg.
8
Form into tiny balls and place one on each vine leaf.
9
Fold and roll so that the stuffing is firmly enveloped.
10
(If you place the ball in the center, and fold in the side points and then roll, the envelope will stay intact.)
11
Place the stuffed leaves in a skillet with olive oil, a little lemon juice and water to half cover.
12
Cook gently for 15-20 minutes, turning carefully two or three times during the cooking.
13
Remove to a rack covered with absorbent paper, or cool in the pan.
14
Serve cold with a little of the cooking liquid and a dusting of thyme, or serve with yoghurt and a sprinkling of thyme and parsley.

711

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24-28 vine leaves, 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, 1/2 pound raw ground pork or lamb, 1/2 cup pine nuts, and more.

Yes, 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.

Stuffed Vine Leaves

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