stuffed grape leaves

5 Pinches
The Villages, FL
Updated on Dec 17, 2015

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"

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

Ingredients

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

How To Make stuffed grape leaves

  • Step 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.
  • Step 2
    Stir in half of the lemon juice. Set aside to cool. Mix in rest of ingredients.
  • Step 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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