DOLMAS (STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES)
A favorite appetizer in Greece and throughout the Middle East. It can be prepared ahead and served either hot or cold.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 1h5m
Yield 40 appetizers, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl mix 1/2 cup chicken broth, beef, lamb, rice, onion, pine nuts, parsley, garlic and mint. Set aside.
- Gently rinse grape leaves and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange on a work surface with the shiny side down. Place 1 tablespoon meat mixture in the center of a grape leaf. Tuck in ends and roll tightly toward the leaf point. Repeat until meat mixture and leaves are used up.
- Arrange wrapped leaves, in layers, in a large sauce pan with seam side down. Cover leaves with remaining broth and the lemon juice. Weight leaves with a heavy plate to prevent opening.
- Cook over low heat 45 minutes.
- Serve with plain yogurt; garnish with lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.3, Fat 22.2, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 59.3, Sodium 1151.8, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.2, Protein 20.9
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WISDOM INNOCENT
w_i@gmail.comI've been making dolmas for years, but this recipe is definitely my favorite. The addition of the pine nuts and raisins really makes a difference.
Tonya Perdue
tonya_p@yahoo.comThese dolmas were so good! I used a combination of brown and white rice, and they were perfect. The filling was flavorful and the leaves were cooked to perfection.
Kirk Arocho
a-kirk@gmail.comI made these dolmas for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them. Thanks for the great recipe!
khalid nawaz
nawaz_k@aol.comThese dolmas were easy to make and turned out great! I used a mix of ground beef and lamb, and they were delicious.
soharab hosen
shosen@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of grape leaves, but these dolmas were amazing. The filling was so flavorful and the leaves were so tender.
tsabuj khan
k26@yahoo.comThese dolmas were absolutely delicious! The flavors were amazing and the grape leaves were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.
Hass Shoban
h49@hotmail.comI've made dolmas before, but this recipe was by far the best. The filling was flavorful and the leaves were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.
Danny Heath
h49@yahoo.comThese dolmas were a hit! I made them for a party and everyone loved them. The filling was flavorful and the leaves were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
MK Omar Faruk
mfaruk@aol.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. These dolmas were amazing! The filling was flavorful and the leaves were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.
Joel Aqui
j.aqui84@yahoo.comThese dolmas were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the leaves were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
kp fayaz khan
kk45@gmail.comI've been making dolmas for years, but this recipe is definitely my favorite. The addition of the pine nuts and raisins really makes a difference.
Xavier Mulryan
m_x93@hotmail.comThese dolmas were so good! I used a combination of brown and white rice, and they were perfect. The filling was flavorful and the leaves were cooked to perfection.
Wasimakram Jaan
jaan_w77@yahoo.comI made these dolmas for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them. Thanks for the great recipe!
Kwanele Sibandze
sk@yahoo.comThese dolmas were easy to make and turned out great! I used a mix of ground beef and lamb, and they were delicious.
Aziz Shoki
aziz.shoki@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of grape leaves, but these dolmas were amazing. The filling was so flavorful and the leaves were so tender.
jacob weaver
w.j24@hotmail.frThese dolmas were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the fact that they were not too heavy, so I could enjoy several of them.
Li Ma
ma_l@gmail.comI've made dolmas before, but this recipe was by far the best. The addition of the lemon juice and dill really made a difference. Thanks for sharing!
Pauline Barret
p.barret24@gmail.comThese dolmas were absolutely delicious! The flavors were amazing and the grape leaves were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.