Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Recipesfull introduces to you: Greek Recipes. (Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves)). 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.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

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

Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers (Yemista)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Remove from heat and stir in tomato paste currants pine nuts cinnamon mint leaves dill weed allspice and cumin. Let mixture cool.

Step 3

Prepare a large pot by placing an inverted plate on the bottom; this protects the dolmas from direct heat when steaming.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Nutritional Information

Dolmas (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 207.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.3g 11%

Carbohydrates: 39.1g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 2g 8%

Sugars: 3.9g

Fat: 3.8g 6%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 1607IU 32%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.9mg 30%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 6mg 10%

Folate: 89.9mcg 23%

Calcium: 124.5mg 12%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 31.6mg 11%

Potassium: 189.5mg 5%

Sodium: 846.7mg 34%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 34.3

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.