Simmered Grape Leaves with Dill and Lemon

Name: Simmered Grape Leaves with Dill and Lemon
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces), drained grape leaves; 1/2 cup cooked rice; 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh dill; 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh mint; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup water

Delicate grape leaves stuffed with a herby rice mixture, gently simmered in lemon-infused broth for a bright, aromatic side dish.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces), drained grape leaves
1/2 cup cooked rice
2 tablespoons, chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon, chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup water

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup cooked rice, 2 tablespoons fresh dill, 1 tablespoon fresh mint, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Lay 1 grape leaf in a bowl with the shiny side down; place 1 teaspoon rice mixture in the center and fold sides over the filling. Repeat with remaining leaves.
Step 2: Place filled leaves in a pot, overlapping slightly. Add 1 cup water and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes until leaves are tender.
Step 3: Remove leaves from pot, arrange on a plate, and drizzle with reserved cooking liquid. Serve warm.