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Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Classic Greek meze: tender grape leaves wrapped around herbed rice with lemon and olive oil. Light, bright and part of the legendary Mediterranean diet.
30
Prep Time
45
Cook Time
6
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
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1Sauté the onions in half the olive oil until soft; add rice and stir 2 minutes to toast.
2Off heat, fold in the herbs, spring onions, salt and pepper.
3Rinse the brine off the leaves; snip out any tough stems.
4Place a teaspoon of filling at the base of each leaf; roll up tightly, tucking in the sides.
5Line the pot base with torn leaves; pack the dolmades seam-down in tight circles.
6Pour over remaining oil, lemon juice and hot water to just cover; weigh down with a plate.
7Simmer gently, covered, 40-45 minutes until the rice is tender. Cool before serving.
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