My Own Famous Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe
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My Own Famous Stuffed Grape Leaves

By: Patti Moschonas 
"These are grape leaves, stuffed with a tantalizing mixture of rice, fresh dill, mint and lemon. 'Yum' is the only one word to describe these. These can either be a main dish or an appetizer, depending on your appetite. Serve with good crusty bread and a Greek salad, if desired."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (60)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
40 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 2 quarts chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 60 grape leaves, drained and rinsed
  • hot water as needed
  • 1 cup olive oil

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute the rice, onion, dill, and mint for about 5 minutes, or until onion is soft. Pour in 1 quart of broth, reduce heat to low and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until rice is almost cooked. Stir in 1/2 of lemon juice and remove from heat.
  2. Take one leaf, shiny side down, and place 1 teaspoon of the rice mixture at the bottom (stem) end of the leaf. Fold both sides of the leaf towards the center, roll up from the broad bottom to the top, and place into a 4-quart pot. Repeat with all leaves, leaving no gaps as leaves are placed in pot (to prevent from opening while cooking). Sprinkle with remaining lemon juice and with olive oil.
  3. Pour chicken broth over all to cover grape leaves. Cover pot and simmer for about 1 hour (do not boil, because this will make the stuffing burst out of the leaves). Remove from heat, remove cover and let cool for 1/2 hour. Transfer to serving dish and serve.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • If using fresh grape leaves, plunge into a deep container of very hot water for about 10 seconds, to soften (don't let the leaves lose their fresh green color).

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 303 | Total Fat: 18.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2005 by OZZIEBEAR2   view full review
As a person of Lebanese heritage, I have tasted and cooked many stuffed grapeleaf recipes. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2004 by RICK WILKINSON   view full review
Wow! These were great. Just like you'd get at an expensive restaraunt, but only abuot $5 for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2003 by MICHELLECA   view full review
Patti, what a delicious recipe. The rice stuffing is absolutely wonderful. I had a problem...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2003 by SLADD01   view full review
This is a really tasty recipe. If I serve it as a main course, I add 1 lb of ground lamb, a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2003 by STACY D.   view full review
I've made these twice - once with ground veal and once without the veal & olive oil. I like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2004 by K_ONION   view full review
Fabulous recipe! A couple of changes: veggie broth instead of chicken, dried herbs (adjusyed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2004 by TAMMANEY   view full review
these were great!. altho the rolling got abit tedious :P. i made a few changes simply because...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2006 by JOBGODDESS   view full review
I gave this recipe a 4 rather than a 5 as the rice mixture did not turn out quite as flavorful...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2003 by LISA MARTIN   view full review
I took these to a party last night and everyone loved them. I did change a few things just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2010 by Good EatNZ Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is an excellent recipe. For starters, the rice is awesome on its own! When I made the...

 

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