Dolmathes

Dolmathes
  • PREP TIME
    45 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    7 People
  • VIEWS
    75

Delicate grape leaves embrace a fragrant rice filling, infused with bright lemon, fresh herbs, and toasted pine nuts. These Dolmathes are a delicious and elegant appetizer or light meal, perfect for sharing.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    55 g
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    7 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    935 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    33 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 25 mins Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onions in oil until tender. Stir in rice and cook until lightly browned. Pour in 3 1/2 cups water and 1/2 of the lemon juice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. (30 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Stir in dill, parsley, and pine nuts; remove from heat. (2 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 40 mins Remove stems from grape leaves and place 1 tablespoon rice mixture in the center of each. Fold in the sides and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in a baking dish and cover with remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and enough water to cover 1/2 of the dolmathes. (45 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View 45 mins Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven. (45 minutes)

For a richer flavor, try using chicken or vegetable broth instead of water.
If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried, but be sure to use half the amount.
To prevent sticking, line the baking dish with a few extra grape leaves before adding the rolled dolmathes.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 25 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Joesph Towne

    These were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the lemony flavor.

  • Newell Hodkiewicz

    Great recipe. My family enjoyed it.

  • Joseph Torp

    Easy to follow recipe and delicious results!

  • Ursula Krajcik

    I found the rice was a little undercooked, so I simmered it for an extra 10 minutes.

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