Directions:
- Soak grape leaves in water for 20 minutes. Drain.
- Peel and slice carrots lengthwise and line bottom of pot with them. This helps keep the grape leaves from sticking to the pot.
- Soak rice in hot water for 10 minutes and drain. In a large bowl, combine rice, beef, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and all spices.
- Place each grape leaf shiny side down with stem end toward you on a flat surface. Cut off stem. Place 1 tbsp of rice mixture on leaf near the stem end. Roll top over once, fold ends in, and continue to roll completely (rolling away from you). Repeat with remaining leaves.
- Arrange rolled grape leaves in pot seam side down, tightly packed. Place each layer in opposite direction of previous layer, in a criss-cross fashion. For even cooking, try to have no more than 4 layers.
- Combine lemon juice and oil and pour over grape leaves. Top with water until approximately 1 below top layer.
- Place large plate on top, and place a heavy weight on plate (a foil-wrapped brick works great).
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, until rice is thoroughly cooked. Allow to rest for 20-30 minutes.
- Serve with lemon wedges or Greek yogurt. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 372.25 Kcal (1559 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 227.68 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 25.3g | 39% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 78.23mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 1071.07mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 691.14mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbs | 12.92g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 5.72g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.64g | 11% | |
| Protein | 25.07g | 50% | |
| Vitamin C | 12.3mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.4mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 62.9mg | 6% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 163.18 Kcal (683 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 99.8 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 11.09g | 39% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 34.29mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 469.51mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 302.96mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbs | 5.66g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 2.51g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.16g | 11% | |
| Protein | 10.99g | 50% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 27.6mg | 6% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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