How to Make Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves

By Feelgoodfoodie · 120 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Take the grape leaves out of the jar and soak them in a large bowl of boiling water for a few minutes. Drain them in a colander and stack them on a plate.
2. Mix the rice, tomatoes, parsley, green onions, green pepper, garlic and crushed red pepper. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle in 1/4 cup of the olive oil and toss well.
3. Lay a grape leaf flat, put a heaping teaspoon of the rice mixture in the centre, fold in the sides and roll it up like a wrap. Repeat until the filling is used up, placing the rolls on a tray as you go. This makes about 60 rolls.
4. Line the bottom of a large pot with the sliced tomato and season with salt and pepper.
5. Arrange the rolls neatly in rows, alternating directions, to cover the bottom of the pot, packing them tightly so they do not unroll.
6. Drizzle each layer with some of the remaining 1/2 cup olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
7. Place an upside-down plate on top of the rolls, then weigh it down with a second plate or a bowl of water so they stay in place.
8. Add enough water (about 5–6 cups) to cover the rolls and the plate. Cover the pot and cook on medium heat for 30 minutes, until most of the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked.
9. Add the lemon juice over the rolls and cook on low heat for another 45 minutes.
10. Remove from the heat and rest for 30 minutes. Transfer to a dish and serve warm or at room temperature.

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