MY OWN FAMOUS STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES

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These are grape leaves, stuffed with a tantalizing mixture of rice, fresh dill, mint and lemon. 'Yum' is the only one word to describe these. These can either be a main dish or an appetizer, depending on your appetite. Serve with good crusty bread and a Greek salad, if desired.

Provided by Patti Moschonas

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Fruit

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
1 large onion, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh dill
½ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2 quarts chicken broth
¾ cup fresh lemon juice, divided
60 grape leaves, drained and rinsed
hot water as needed
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute the rice, onion, dill, and mint for about 5 minutes, or until onion is soft. Pour in 1 quart of broth, reduce heat to low and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until rice is almost cooked. Stir in 1/2 of lemon juice and remove from heat.
  • Take one leaf, shiny side down, and place 1 teaspoon of the rice mixture at the bottom (stem) end of the leaf. Fold both sides of the leaf towards the center, roll up from the broad bottom to the top, and place into a 4-quart pot. Repeat with all leaves, leaving no gaps as leaves are placed in pot (to prevent from opening while cooking). Sprinkle with remaining lemon juice and with olive oil.
  • Pour chicken broth over all to cover grape leaves. Cover pot and simmer for about 1 hour (do not boil, because this will make the stuffing burst out of the leaves). Remove from heat, remove cover and let cool for 1/2 hour. Transfer to serving dish and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 573.2 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Yasmine Bekkay
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I'm sure these stuffed grape leaves will be a hit at my next potluck.


Abdul Reheman
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I'm going to make this recipe for my next party.


Sean Calvillo
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This recipe looks delicious!


kiran rcd
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


JF Urme
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This recipe is a keeper!


Hanif
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


oheneba kwasi
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I'll definitely be making these again.


YaMi HaBeShA
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These are the best stuffed grape leaves I've ever had! The flavors are perfect.


Chase Ellis
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I made these stuffed grape leaves for my family, and they loved them! Even my picky kids ate them up.


M iyanu Deborah
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These stuffed grape leaves are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so flavorful and unique.


heru Care
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I'm not a huge fan of grape leaves, but I really enjoyed these. The filling was delicious, and the leaves were cooked perfectly.


Dj sayem
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These stuffed grape leaves are a great appetizer or main course. They're also perfect for potlucks and picnics.


Daniel Marshal
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The grape leaves add a subtle sweetness, and the filling is savory and satisfying.


Rambha Tharu
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This was my first time making stuffed grape leaves, and they turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in no time.


William Lawrenze
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I've made this recipe a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The grape leaves add a unique and delicious flavor to the dish.


Aqeel Jutt
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These stuffed grape leaves were a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were amazing, and the leaves were cooked perfectly.