Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyCuisine
CourseMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Onions2 , chopped
 Olive oil1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Cooked rice2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Grape leaves1 Pound
 Tomato juice1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Fresh lemon juice1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 1998 Calories from Fat 1045

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 119 g182.7%

Saturated Fat 16.8 g83.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 474.9 mg19.8%

Total Carbohydrates 220 g73.2%

Dietary Fiber 56.8 g227.4%

Sugars 50.2 g

Protein 39 g77.7%

Vitamin A 2518.6% Vitamin C 237.7%

Calcium 175% Iron 107.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Fry onions in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
Add rice, remaining oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
Place 1 teaspoon of the mixture on each leaf and roll up but as tightly as possible.
Line bottom of casserole with grape leaves and arrange stuffed leaves in layers.
Add tomato and lemon juice and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
Serve hot or cold.
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