Vegetarian Dolmades

Source

Author: Bob and Robin Young

Source: Robin Young

Web Page: www.rockinrs.com, http://boisefoodieguild.wordpress.com

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To process fresh grape leaves, plunge into a deep container of very hot water for about 10 seconds, to soften (don't let the leaves lose their fresh green color). Place on a cold water bath until ready for use.

Degree of Difficulty

Degree of Difficulty: Easy

Servings

Yield: 36 Dolmades

Ingredients

Ingredients
36		fresh Grape Leaves
3	T	Newman’s Own Organic Raisins
3	T	fresh Dates, chopped
3	T	dried Apricots, chopped
1	c	Warm Water
2	T	Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3	T	raw Pine Nuts, dry roasted
½	c	Onion, finely chopped and cooked until translucent
2	c	Long-grain White Rice, cooked
1	t	ground Cinnamon
1		freshly-squeezed Lemon and zest
2	T	finely-chopped fresh Mint Leaves
2	T	dry Oregano

Directions

1	Soak dates in warm water for approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
2	To make the stuffing, heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add pine nuts; stir and cook the pine nuts for about 2 minutes or until they are golden brown. Add onion, date, raisins, white rice, cinnamon, lemon, oregano and mint; stir the mixture. Let the stuffing cool for 30 to 40 minutes before stuffing the prepared grape leaves.

Cooking Times

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour