Lebanese Stuffed Grape Leaves

This easy-to-make Lebanese Stuffed Grape Leaves recipe is a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of the Middle East! It takes 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook for a total time of 40 minutes. The dish is full of flavor from ingredients like cooked white rice, onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice and cumin! Enjoy this flavorful dish as part of your next meal!

Cooking Equipment:

• Medium bowl • Ovensafe dish • Aluminum foil

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Cuisine:

Middle Eastern

Keywords:

Lebanese, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Middle Eastern Cuisine

Meal:

lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

1 cup cooked white rice

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon ground cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

12 grape leaves, rinsed and drained

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a medium bowl, combine cooked rice, onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix until ingredients are well combined.

Place one grape leaf on a flat surface with the stem side facing up. Place about 2 tablespoons of the rice mixture in the center of the leaf and fold in sides to enclose filling. Roll up from stem end to form a cylinder shape. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.

Place stuffed grape leaves in an oven-safe dish and pour 1/4 cup water over them. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition:

Calories – 300; Fat – 15g; Carbohydrates – 25g; Protein – 10g

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Did You Know?

Falafel is a vegetarian Middle Eastern dish made from ground chickpeas or fava beans, which are formed into balls or patties and fried.