Stuffed Grape Leaves Recipe

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Stuffed Grape Leaves
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  1. Rinse grape leaves with cold water; drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. Remove stems; discard.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add yellow onion to pan; cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add green onions and almonds; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Add rice, salt, pepper, and cinnamon; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 22 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat; cool. Stir in cheese, parsley, mint, and dill.
  3. Spoon 1 1/2 heaping tablespoons rice mixture onto center of 1 grape leaf. Bring 2 opposite points of leaf to center; fold over filling. Beginning at 1 short side, roll up leaf tightly, jelly-roll fashion. Repeat procedure with remaining rice mixture and 35 grape leaves. Place 12 stuffed grape leaves, seam sides down, in large saucepan lined with 3 grape leaves. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil and 1 tablespoon juice. Top with 12 stuffed grape leaves; drizzle with 1 teaspoon oil and 1 tablespoon juice. Repeat procedure with remaining 12 stuffed grape leaves, 1 teaspoon oil, and 1 tablespoon juice. Cover with remaining 3 grape leaves; pour remaining 1 cup water over leaves. Invert a small heatproof plate on top of leaves. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Remove from heat, and let stand in saucepan 2 hours. Serve at room temperature with lemon wedges and yogurt, if desired.
  4. Wine note: The piquant quality of grape leaves calls for a wine with good acidity to match, while the salty feta needs something thirst-quenching and bright. Boutari Santorini 2008 ($18) is a natural choice. -Jeffery Lindenmuth
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 125.29 Kcal (525 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.73g 10%
Cholesterol 2.1mg 1%
Sodium 131.08mg 5%
Potassium 145.56mg 3%
Total Carbs 14.03g 5%
Sugars 1.68g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3.16g 13%
Protein 3.13g 6%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 11%
Iron 23mg 128%
Calcium 96mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 106.37 Kcal (445 kJ)
Calories from fat 51.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.71g 10%
Cholesterol 1.78mg 1%
Sodium 111.28mg 5%
Potassium 123.57mg 3%
Total Carbs 11.91g 5%
Sugars 1.43g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.69g 13%
Protein 2.66g 6%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 11%
Iron 19.5mg 128%
Calcium 81.5mg 10%

* 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

  • 2.4
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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