Grape leaves 908g

Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas):

Ingredients:

• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• California Garden Grape Leaves

Instructions:

Sauté the onion in olive oil until translucent.

Add the rice and cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently.

Incorporate the chopped tomato, pine nuts, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, then let the mixture cool.

Place a teaspoon of the filling on each grape leaf and roll as described above.

Arrange the rolls in a pot, add enough water to cover them, place a plate on top to keep them submerged, and simmer for 45 minutes.

Meat-Stuffed Grape Leaves:

Ingredients:

• 250g minced lamb or beef
• 1/2 cup rice, rinsed
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup beef broth
• California Garden Grape Leaves

Instructions:

Mix the minced meat, rice, onion, parsley, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Lay a grape leaf flat and place a small portion of the filling near the base.

Fold in the sides and roll tightly.

Arrange the rolls in a pan, drizzle with olive oil, and add beef broth.

Simmer on low heat for about 45 minutes, until the rice is fully cooked.