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stuffed grape leaves

Recipe by
shecooks curiouscooks
The Villages, FL

This recipe was prepared by Betty Eichenlaub for the November 2015 meeting with the Curious Cuisiners. For convenience, assemble the stuffed grape leaves the day before - refrigerate overnight, then set out for a couple of hours to come to room temperature. Recipe is from "The Enlightened Cook/Everyday Vegetarian"

yield 42 serving(s)
prep time 40 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For stuffed grape leaves

  • 42 bottle
    bottled grape leaves (about 6 ounces)
  • 2 Tbsp
    extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1-1/2 c
    minced yellow onion (about 1 medium)
  • 1 c
    thinly sliced green onions (about 1 bunch)
  • 1/3 c
    sliced almonds, chopped
  • 3/4 c
    uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1 c
    crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)
  • 3 Tbsp
    chopped fresh flat-leafparsley
  • 3 Tbsp
    chopped fresh mint
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped fresh dill
  • 3 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice. divided
  • lemon wedges and fat-free greek yogurt, both optional
  • 1-1/2 c
    chicken broth

How To Make stuffed grape leaves

  • 1
    Heat 1 Tab oil and saute onion and rice until onions are soft. Add 1-1/2 cups chicken broth; cook until broth is absorbed.
  • 2
    Stir in half of the lemon juice. Set aside to cool. Mix in rest of ingredients.
  • 3
    Roll up a small portion on a grape leaf.Can refrigerate and make the next day. Sprinkle with remaining lemon juice and olive oil.
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