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Grape Leaves Aleppo

Grape Leaves Aleppo

Cost $20, save $10

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  • 75 Min
  • 32 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Grains

    • 🍚 1 cup uncooked white rice

  • Meat

    • 🐑 2 pounds ground lamb

  • Spices

    • 🧂 1 tablespoon ground allspice
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Vegetables and Leaves

    • 2 (16 ounce) jars grape leaves, drained and rinsed

  • Condiments

    • 🍋 1 cup lemon juice

  • Miscellaneous

    • 🧄 6 cloves garlic, sliced
    • 2 kalamata olives (Optional)

STEPS

1

Soak rice in cold water, and drain. Mix together ground lamb, rice, allspice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well blended.

2

Place about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture onto the center of each grape leaf. Fold leaf over once, turn in the edges on each side, and then roll the leaf closed.

3

Stack leaf rolls in a large pot, covering each layer with slices of garlic. Add just enough water to cover rolls, then pour in lemon juice. Add olives to the pot for flavoring. Place a plate on top of the rolls to keep them under the water.

4

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes. Taste rice for doneness.

5

Grape leaves taste even better after sitting for several hours. Serve and enjoy.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

101

Calories

  • 7
    Protein
  • 9
    Carbs
  • 5
    Fats

💡 For best flavor, allow the grape leaves to sit for several hours before serving.To avoid tearing, handle the grape leaves gently during rolling.Use a plate weighted down on top of the rolls to keep them submerged while cooking.