My Favorite Dolmas Recipe

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My Favorite Dolmas
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  1. Boil the rice in 1 1/2 cups briskly boiling water for 10 minutes, drain and reserve it. in a heavy skillet heat the olive oil over moderate heat until a haze forms.
  2. Add the onions an cook, stirring until golden brown. Stir in the ground beef, breaking up any lumps, and cook until browned. Drain off the excess grease.
  3. Reduce the heat and add the rice, green onion, parsley, dill, mint, lemon juice, turmeric, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook the stuffing for 3 to 4 minutes and reserve it.
  4. In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Drop in the grape leaves and remove from the heat. Soak the leaves for 1 minute and transfer them to cold water. Separate the leaves and drain them on paper towels.
  5. To stuff the leaves, spread 30 leaves dull side up, flat on a plate. Place 1 tablespoon of the stuffing on the center of each leaf. Turn up the stem and fold the leaf over the stuffing, fold the sides in over the stuffing and roll to the end. Layer the bottom of a 2-3 quart casserole with a tight fitting cover, with the 10 unstuffed leaves.
  6. Arrange the stuffed leaves with the seam side down in the casserole. Sprinkle the dish withe the remaining 2 tablespoons of the oil and 2 tablespoons water. Simmer, tightly covered for 50 minutes.
  7. Serve dolmas hot or at room temperature with lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 199.66 Kcal (836 kJ)
Calories from fat 113.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.65g 19%
Cholesterol 17.57mg 6%
Sodium 316.82mg 13%
Potassium 249.96mg 5%
Total Carbs 13.93g 5%
Sugars 1.85g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g 11%
Protein 8.21g 16%
Vitamin C 10.9mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 9.3mg 51%
Calcium 87.5mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 216.39 Kcal (906 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.71g 19%
Cholesterol 19.05mg 6%
Sodium 343.37mg 13%
Potassium 270.9mg 5%
Total Carbs 15.1g 5%
Sugars 2.01g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3.04g 11%
Protein 8.89g 16%
Vitamin C 11.9mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 10mg 51%
Calcium 94.8mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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