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Yalanchi Dolmas: Meatless Stuffed Grape Leaves
These flavorful yalanchi dolmas, or meatless stuffed grape leaves, are the perfect make-ahead appetizers for any gathering.
Portions:
4
Preparation Time:
30
minutes
mins
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Equipment
mixing bowl
Flat workspace
spoon
Ingredients
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2
cups
348 g cooked rice (white, brown, long, or short grain)
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2
tablespoons
6 g finely chopped fresh mint leaves
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2
tablespoons
30 ml balsamic vinegar
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2
tablespoons
30 ml lemon juice
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2
tablespoons
30 ml extra-virgin olive oil
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½
cup
60 g finely chopped walnuts
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Salt
to taste
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Pepper
to taste
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12
grape leaves
Instructions
Combine cooked rice, mint, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, walnuts, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
Mix thoroughly with your hands until the mixture is uniform.
Prepare a clean, flat workspace.
Lay a grape leaf flat on the workspace.
Place about 2 tablespoons (20 g) of the rice mixture in the center of the leaf.
Fold the sides of the grape leaf inward and roll tightly like a small burrito.
Repeat the process with the remaining 11 grape leaves.
Serve warm, cold, or at room temperature.
Pair with tzatziki or nondairy yogurt for dipping.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine advice:
Serve with a crisp white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc, or a dry rosé.
Nutritional Information
Calories:
145
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
18
g
|
Protein:
3
g
|
Fat:
7
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Salt:
75
g
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Recipe Category
Appetizer
/
Vegetables
Country
Middle Eastern
Holliday:
Mothersday
/
Picnic
Diets
Gluten Free
/
Low Calorie
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Low-Sodium
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Nut free
/
Soy Free
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Vegan
/
Vegetarian