Dolma
Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Serves 6
5.3 grams of fibre per serving
This recipe may contain common and less common allergens, such as soy / dairy products / wheat / eggs / nuts / shellfish.
INGREDIENTS
50 leaves - Grape leaves
1 cup - Brown rice, uncooked
300g - Lamb, lean, ground
1 - Onion, finely chopped
3 cloves - Garlic, minced
1 ½ tb - Olive oil, plus more for drizzling
¼ cup - Fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup - Fresh dill, chopped
¼ cup - Fresh mint, chopped
1 tsp - Dried mint
½ tsp - Allspice
⅛ tsp - Salt
⅛ tsp - Black pepper
1 lemon - Lemon, juiced
3 cups - Vegetable broth
1 tb - Tomato paste
UTENSILS
Large pot, Bowls, Plate, Chopping board, Knife
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Rinse the leaves in warm water and blanch in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Combine the uncooked rice, ground lamb, onion, garlic, parsley, dill, mint, dried mint, allspice, salt, pepper, olive oil in a large bowl. Mix well.
3. Place a grape leaf on a flat surface, vein side up. Place a small amount of the meat and rice mixture near the stem end of the leaf. Fold in the sides and roll up the leaf tightly.
4. In a large pot, arrange the stuffed leaves in layers. Dissolve tomato paste in the broth and pour over the Dolma. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. The liquid should cover the Dolma.
5. Place a plate on the Dolma to submerge them. Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for about 50-70 minutes until the rice and meat are fully cooked.
6. Remove from heat and let the Dolma cool in the pot.
NUTRITION INFORMATION (PER SERVING)
1 serving = 286g
Energy (kcal)
272.1
Carbs (g)
29.7
Proteins (g)
15.0
Fats (g)
9.2
Fibre (g)
5.3