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Dolmas

Delicious Dolmas: Easy Vegan Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe

Delicious vegan dolmas bursting with Mediterranean flavors, perfect as appetizers or snacks.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 52 minutes
Servings: 4 dolmas
Course: appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 jar Grape Leaves Tender, brined leaves
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice Short or long-grain rice
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Dill
  • 0.25 cup Mint Adjust based on taste
  • 0.5 cup Parsley Chopped
For the Sweetness and Texture
  • 0.5 cup Currants Replace with raisins if preferred
  • 0.25 cup Pine Nuts Toasted
For Cooking
  • 2 cups Vegetable Stock Vegan-friendly
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Extra lemon can be served on the side

Equipment

  • large pot
  • bowl
  • Heatproof plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Vegan Dolmas
  1. Prepare Grape Leaves: Rinse the brined grape leaves under cold water and soak in cold water for 15 minutes.
  2. Make Filling: Combine cooked rice, onion, garlic, herbs, salt, currants, and pine nuts in a bowl.
  3. Roll Dolmas: Place a tablespoon of filling at the base of a grape leaf, fold sides, and roll tightly.
  4. Cook Dolmas: Arrange dolmas in a pot, pour vegetable stock and lemon juice over them, and simmer for 18-22 minutes.
  5. Rest and Chill: Allow dolmas to cool for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dolmasCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Roll gently and store in an airtight container for optimal flavor. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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