Stuffed Grape Leaves
Tender grape leaves wrapped around a fragrant mixture of rice, ground lamb, herbs, and bright lemon, then gently simmered until glossy and meltingly tender. Each roll balances savory, herbaceous, and citrus notes for a comforting, shareable Mediterranean staple.
1 can grape leaves, rinsed and drained
1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed
½ lb ground lamb
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
3 clove garlic, minced
1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
½ bunch fresh dill, finely chopped
2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
3 tbsp olive oil
½ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1 tbsp tomato paste
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground allspice
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 ½ cup water
1 lemon slices
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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