Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Name: Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 onions, minced; 1.5 cups uncooked white rice; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons dried currants; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon dried mint; 1 tablespoon dried dill weed; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 (8 ounce) jar grape leaves, drained and rinsed

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The spices may seem like a strange combination, but this is a wonderful, delicate traditional Turkish dish with a twist. Serve chilled, as is traditional, or warm, as desired. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over dolmas before serving.

Recipe by WhirledPeas

Published on April 2, 2019

10

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, minced
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons dried currants
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon dried mint
1 tablespoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (8 ounce) jar grape leaves, drained and rinsed

Directions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onions until tender. Stir in rice and hot water to cover. Cover and simmer until rice is half cooked, about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in tomato paste, currants, pine nuts, cinnamon, mint leaves, dill weed, allspice and cumin. Let mixture cool.
Prepare a large pot by placing an inverted plate on the bottom; this protects the dolmas from direct heat when steaming.
Rinse grape leaves in warm water; drain and cut off any stems. Place about 1 teaspoon of the cooled rice mixture in the center of a leaf. Fold in the sides and then roll into a cigar shape. Place in prepared pot. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Pour in just enough warm water to reach the bottom of the first layer of dolmas. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 to 45 minutes, or until rice is totally cooked. Check the water level often and add more as necessary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

207	Calories
4g	Fat
39g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 207
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Sodium 847mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 39g	14%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 6mg	30%
Calcium 125mg	10%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 190mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.