Stuffed Grape Leaves Lebanese Recipe

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Stuffed Grape Leaves Lebanese
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Directions:

  1. If using fresh grape leaves for rolling, dip in boiling water with some lemon for about 30 seconds.
  2. Mix ground meat with rice,pine nuts, dried currants season with salt, pepper, allspice, sugar and cinnamon.
  3. Remove stem from each grape leaf, if using fresh leaves.
  4. Spread each leaf on flat surface.
  5. Place about 1 teaspoon of meat stuffing across the leaf about 1/2 from stem point.
  6. Fold leave forward toward stuffing.
  7. Then fold right side over and roll leaf forward very tightly.
  8. When fully rolled, squeeze it to secure.
  9. Repeat for each leaf.
  10. Place a couple of loose leaves on the bottom of pan Then place each stuffed roll in the pot in layers.
  11. Pound the garlic with mint and salt to taste,.
  12. Add 1 cup water and lemon juice and pour over grape leaves in the pot.
  13. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
  14. Then simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
  15. Add more water if needed.
  16. Steam until grape leaves are soft and are pierced and cut easily with a fork.
  17. Do not over cook.
  18. The leaves should not fall apart.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 224.66 Kcal (941 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.2g 19%
Cholesterol 33.11mg 11%
Sodium 30.74mg 1%
Potassium 224.87mg 5%
Total Carbs 18.48g 6%
Sugars 2.2g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.16g 9%
Protein 9.87g 20%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 8%
Iron 28.1mg 156%
Calcium 40.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 197.29 Kcal (826 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.71g 19%
Cholesterol 29.07mg 11%
Sodium 26.99mg 1%
Potassium 197.47mg 5%
Total Carbs 16.23g 6%
Sugars 1.93g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 9%
Protein 8.67g 20%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 24.7mg 156%
Calcium 35.7mg 4%

* 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

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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