Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the finely diced onion. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion turns translucent and softens.
- Add the rice to the pan and stir constantly for 2 minutes.
- Pour 1 1/2 cups of broth into the pan and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh mint, dill, parsley, pine nuts, salt, pepper, allspice, and cayenne pepper.
- Drain grape leaves and rinse them under cool water.
- Lay out a clean work surface and arrange your grape leaves and filling.
- Place one grape leaf shiny side down with the stem end pointing toward you. Put about 1 tablespoon of filling near the stem end, fold the sides inward, then roll tightly.
- Place rolled grape leaves seam side down in a shallow baking dish.
- Mix 1 1/2 cups broth with 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and pour over the grape leaf rolls.
- Cover the baking dish and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Stuffed grape leaves taste even better the next day.
