Vegetable Dolma Recipe

Name: Vegetable Dolma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb or ground round or 3/4 lb. each; 1 cup rice or bulghour, or a combination; 1 cup green bell pepper [chopped fine]; Italian parsley or cup Armenian, [chopped]; 8 ounces crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce; cayenne pepper to taste; 1 cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon basil; 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste; 1 teaspoon salt or to taste; 1 yellow onion medium, [chopped]; 1 cup water or or 1 can Swanson's, r chicken broth

Servings: persons

1 pound ground lamb or ground round or 3/4 lb. each
1 cup rice or bulghour, or a combination
1 cup green bell pepper [chopped fine]
Italian parsley or cup Armenian, [chopped]
8 ounces crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
cayenne pepper to taste
1 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 yellow onion medium, [chopped]
1 cup water or or 1 can Swanson's, r chicken broth

1
Vegetables:A variety of vegetables can be used including red, gold, and or green bell peppers. Also used are zucchini squash [large], tomatoes, potatoes, onions and apples.
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Scoop out the vegetables leaving an opening for the filling of about 1 1/2 -2 inches in diameter and about 2-3 inches deep. Fill the scooped out vegetables with the filling mixture and place upright in a large covered casserole.
3
Pour over the crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce with broth or 1 cup of water.
4
Cover and cook in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 1-1 1/2 hours.
5
Try this dish served with a dollop of Mahdzoon or yogurt over the filled vegetables.
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Mahdzoon:*1/2 gal. whole milk [can use lo-fat or skim milk]
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* 1/2 cup mahdzoon or yogurt starter [off the shelf of the supermarket plain yogurt will do]
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* Bring milk to just a boil and then set aside to cool. Just cool enough not to bite the finger to touch,(About 120 degrees] . Pour warm milk in a glass or pyrex bowl and add the Mahdzoon starter. Mix well by stirring the starter in, and cover. Completely cover the bowl with towels top and bottom to maintain an even temperature. Keep covered at room temperature until mahdzoon has set [3-4]

656

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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 pound ground lamb or ground round or 3/4 lb. each, 1 cup rice or bulghour, or a combination, 1 cup green bell pepper [chopped fine], Italian parsley or cup Armenian, [chopped], and more.

Yes, Vegetable Dolma 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.

Vegetable Dolma

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