Vegan Dolmades

Method

30 min prep · 45 min cook

1. 1

   Rinse the grape leaves in warm water and drain.

   Jar grape leaves in brineWater or vegetable broth

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2. 2

   Prepare the filling by sautéing the onion in olive oil until translucent. Add rice and sauté for another few minutes.

   Uncooked long-grain riceOlive oilLarge onion

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3. 3

   Add dill, parsley, pine nuts, currants, lemon zest, half of the lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the rice mixture. Cook for a few minutes more.

   Uncooked long-grain riceFresh dillFresh parsleyPine nutsCurrants or raisinsZest of one lemonJuice of 2 lemonsSalt and pepper to taste

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4. 4

   Place a grape leaf on a flat surface, shiny side down. Put about 2 teaspoons of filling in the center. Fold the edges over the filling and roll tightly.

   Jar grape leaves in brine

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5. 5

   Arrange the dolmades close together in a large pot. Pour over the remaining lemon juice and enough water or broth to cover.

   Zest of one lemonJuice of 2 lemonsWater or vegetable broth

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6. 6

   Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Courses: Dinner, Snacks, Lunch

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