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Yalanji Dolma (Oil-Based Vegetarian Grape Leaves)

Yalanji Dolma is a delicious vegetarian dish made with grape leaves stuffed with a flavorful rice mixture.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Rice short-grain
  • 1 cup Parsley chopped
  • ½ cup Mint chopped
  • 1 cup Tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup Onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 jar Grape Leaves rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups Water

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine rice, parsley, mint, tomatoes, onion, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
  2. 2. Place a grape leaf on a flat surface, shiny side down. Add a spoonful of the rice mixture in the center.
  3. 3. Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling and roll tightly.
  4. 4. Repeat with remaining grape leaves and filling.
  5. 5. Place the rolled grape leaves in a pot, seam side down, in a circular pattern.
  6. 6. Add water to the pot, enough to cover the grape leaves.
  7. 7. Place a plate on top to keep them from unrolling during cooking.
  8. 8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  9. 9. Let cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Dolma, Grape Leaves, Vegetarian
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