Dinner · 60 min · mediterranean

Dolmas with Lemon Rice

Weeknight-friendly Mediterranean cooking: Dolmas with Lemon Rice comes together in 60 minutes with grape leaves, rice, and not much else. At 484 calories and 13g protein per serving, it fits easily into a high-protein day. Leftovers keep well, so it doubles as next-day lunch without any extra work.

✓ USDA-verified nutrition data

Ingredients

• 1 jar Grape leaves
• 1.5 cups Rice
• 1/4 cup Dill
• 1/4 cup Mint
• 2 Lemon
• 1 Onion
• 1/4 cup Currants

Steps

1. Rinse the grape leaves well to remove excess brine; pat dry.
2. Sauté the diced onion in olive oil 6 minutes until soft.
3. Stir in the rice, currants, and half the lemon juice; cook 2 minutes.
4. Off the heat, fold in the chopped dill and mint.
5. Place a tablespoon of filling near the stem end of each leaf; fold in the sides and roll snugly.
6. Pack the rolls seam-down in a single layer in a wide pot.
7. Pour over lemony salted water to barely cover; weigh down with a plate.
8. Simmer 40 minutes, until the rice is tender; serve warm or at room temperature.

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