My Own Famous Stuffed Grape Leaves

Jared Sporer IV

Updated on May 11, 2024

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
1 large onion, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh dill
½ cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2 quarts chicken broth, divided
¾ cup fresh lemon juice, divided
60 fresh grape leaves
1 cup olive oil

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice, onion, dill, and mint; sauté until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Pour in 1/2 of the broth, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until rice is almost cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in 1/2 of the lemon juice and remove from the heat.
Plunge grape leaves into a deep container of very hot water until soft, about 10 seconds; pat dry.
Place a grape leaf onto a work surface with the shiny side facing down. Place 1 teaspoon rice mixture on leaf at the stem end; fold both sides in toward the center and roll up from the wide bottom to the top. Place stuffed leaf into a 4-quart pot. Repeat to stuff remaining leaves, packing them into the pot tightly so they don't open while cooking.
Drizzle olive oil and remaining lemon juice over leaves, then pour in remaining broth to cover. Cover the pot and simmer for about 1 hour; do not let it boil as the stuffing may burst out of the leaves.
Remove from the heat, uncover, and let cool for 30 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

303	Calories
19g	Fat
31g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 303
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Sodium 573mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g	7%
Vitamin C 12mg	13%
Calcium 76mg	6%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 88mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.