Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice
Stuffed grape leaves are filled with spiced basmati rice, pine nuts, and herbs — a beloved starter throughout the Middle East.
80 min 4 servings Medium
Method
- 01
Mix uncooked rice with pine nuts, parsley, and spices.
- 02
Place a teaspoon of filling on each grape leaf and roll up tightly.
- 03
Pack the rolls tightly in a pot, seam-side down.
- 04
Pour in water, lemon juice, and olive oil until almost covered.
- 05
Place a plate on top to hold them in place and simmer for 45 minutes.
- 06
Let cool slightly and serve with lemon wedges.
middle easterngrape leavesstartervegetarian
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