Experience the traditional flavors of the Mediterranean with this Authentic Dolma recipe, a delightful combination of tender grape leaves stuffed with a savory mixture of rice, herbs, and spices, slow-cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 jar grape leaves drained and rinsed
- 1 cup long grain rice uncooked
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dill chopped
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup pine nuts optional
- 2 tbsp olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 1 lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Rinse the grape leaves in cold water and let them drain.
- In a large bowl, combine rice, onion, dill, parsley, pine nuts, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Place a grape leaf on a flat surface, shiny side down. Place a small spoonful of the rice mixture near the stem end.
- Fold the sides over the filling and roll up tightly. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
- Layer the dolmas in a large pot, seam side down. Pour water over the dolmas until just covered.
- Drizzle with additional olive oil and cover with a heat-proof plate to keep them submerged.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 hours or until rice is cooked.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with additional lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg