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dolma-recipe

Dolma Recipe

This recipe is vegan.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoon currants
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
  • Grape leaves, jarred or fresh
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth

Instructions 

  1. Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft.
  3. Add pine nuts and currants, cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in rice, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Add 1 cup water or broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in parsley and mint. Let cool.
  7. Place a grape leaf shiny side down. Add a spoonful of rice mixture in the center. Fold sides over and roll tightly.
  8. Place rolled leaves in a pot, seam side down. Layer lemon slices on top.
  9. Add remaining water or broth to the pot. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

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