Gorgonzola and Olive Stuffed Grape Leaves |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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Ingredients:
3/4 cup chopped green olives |
3/4 cup chopped kalamata olive |
1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola |
3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts |
5 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves |
1 red bell pepper, chopped |
3 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic |
2 tablespoons brown sugar |
salt |
ground black pepper |
1 (8 ounce) jar grape leaves, packed in brine |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, mix the green olives, kalamata olives, Gorgonzola cheese, macadamia nuts, basil, tomatoes, bell pepper, garlic, and brown sugar; season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Lay each grape leaf flat, and place a heaped tablespoonful of the olive and Gorgonzola mixture in the center.
3. Carefully fold or roll the leaves around the mixture, making sure to fold one end of leaf UNDER the cheese/olive mixture to help hold the leaf in place; chill until serving.
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