Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves

Add the amounts and mix them together. This dish is a great appetizer dish for both vegetarians and meat lovers, despite there being no meat. It has a great taste that you will not be able to resist.

Ingredients:

             Grape Leaves

             1 cup Rice

             Olive Oil

             Onions, finely diced

             Garlic, minced

             Fresh Mint

             Fresh Dill

             Fresh Parsley

             Golden Raisins

             Cinnamon

             Cumin

             Allspice

             Lemon Juice

             Lemon Zest

             Vegetable Stock

             Salt 

             Black Pepper

             *Preheat Oven to 350

1. Place rice in a small pot, cover with water and boil for 10 minutes; then drain

2. Meanwhile, heat oil and sauté onion and garlic for 3-5 minutes, or until soft

3. Combine rice, onion mixture, mint, dill, parsley, raisins, spices, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in bowl

4. Place grape leaf on a cutting board, vein side up and cut off excess stem

5. Add a spoonful of rice filling to center of grape leaf

6. Fold the sides of the leaf over filling, then roll from stem end to tip

7. Set seam side down in hotel pan, and repeat steps with remaining leaves and filling placing leaves close together, making two layers if necessary

8. Cut 3 garlic cloves into large pieces and poke between grape leaves here and there

9. Pour vegetable stock over grape leaves to just cover, add two splashes of olive oil and 1 tsp lemon juice

10. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed

11. Drizzle with more lemon juice and serve