{"id":1883,"date":"2013-05-03T11:29:52","date_gmt":"2013-05-03T18:29:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/blog\/?p=1883"},"modified":"2024-06-19T18:45:30","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T01:45:30","slug":"stuffed-grape-leaves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/stuffed-grape-leaves\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Stuffed Grape Leaves with Homegrown Grape Leaves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This easy Stuffed Grape Leaves recipe uses beef (or lamb) filling in fresh grape leaves picked from my very own backyard. If you grow grapes, why not try it yourself? Otherwise you can buy canned leaves in the International section of the store.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-21110\" src=\"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Stuffed-Grape-Leaves-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" data-pin-description=\"Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmades) with a savory beef or lamb filling. Includes directions for using fresh grape leaves. #stuffedgrapeleaves #dolmades #freshgrapeleaves #greekfood #thatrecipeblog\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Stuffed-Grape-Leaves-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Stuffed-Grape-Leaves-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Stuffed-Grape-Leaves-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/Stuffed-Grape-Leaves.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The leaves came off one of my huge grape vines. The best time to pick them is in early Spring when the grapes are just beginning to form so they are sturdy enough for filling but not too tough. I am an organic gardener so I know my leaves are safe. Just be careful of your source if you decide to do it yourself.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1887\" src=\"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/SAM_3481-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Red Table Grape Plant\" width=\"448\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/SAM_3481-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/SAM_3481-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/SAM_3481.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Traditionally, Dolmades should be made with ground lamb. But if that is out of your budget or hard to find, ground beef makes a delicious substitute.<\/p>\n<p>Here's a photo to show you how I rolled them since the written directions were a little confusing the first time I read them.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5150\" src=\"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/PicsArt_13994993873652.jpg\" alt=\"How to roll Dolmades - stuffed grape leaves.\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/PicsArt_13994993873652.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/PicsArt_13994993873652-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/PicsArt_13994993873652-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I also made raisins and <a href=\"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/2013\/07\/18\/red-grape-lavender-jelly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">red grape lavender jelly<\/a>\u00a0with the fruit and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/munofore.com\/wp\/2013\/11\/used-third-part-of-my-grape-plant-vine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">grape vine wreathes <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/munofore.com\/wp\/2018\/12\/10-ways-to-use-tomato-cages-to-make-christmas-trees\/\">tomato cage Christmas trees<\/a> with the vines at the end of the season.<\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-21111\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"21111\" data-servings=\"0\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-new-chic-recipe-layout\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 3px;\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" width=\"576\" height=\"432\" 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wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"21111\" data-servings=\"0\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pound<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lean ground lamb or beef<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">onion<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">(chopped)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00be<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pepper<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh fennel fronds<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">(finely chopped)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh mint leaves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">(chopped)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">crushed tomatoes<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">uncooked long grain rice<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">grated Parmesan cheese<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">packet 500 grams grape leaves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">(or approximately 60 fresh leaves prepared)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lemon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">(juiced)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lemon wedges for serving<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe-21111-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-21111-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"21111\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21111-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine the ground meat, onions, salt and pepper and cook until onions are very soft and meat is browned, about 4 minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21111-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Add the fennel fronds and mint and cook for 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes and 1 cup water and cook until the liquid is mostly evaporated, about 6 minutes. Add an additional cup of water and bring to a boil. Add the rice, return to a boil, cover and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21111-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Cover and set aside until cool enough to handle cool, approximately 20 minutes. Once the filling has cooled, stir in the Parmesan.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21111-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">If using fresh leaves, be sure they are pesticide free. They should be at least as big as your hand, with no holes, tears or brown spots. Best time to pick is mid-spring.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21111-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Completely remove the stems, wash and put in a saucepan then cover with water. Bring to a boil then turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21111-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">For pre-packaged grape leaves, soak them in warm water for a few minutes prior to using.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21111-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.<br><br>Line the bottom of a 9-inch square, 3-inch deep baking dish with 3 or 4 of the unrolled leaves.&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21111-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Place a leaf vein side up. Add about 2 teaspoons of filling in a sausage shape along the bottom edge of the leaf.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21111-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Fold up the leaf portions sticking out on the bottom.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21111-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Fold the outer corners toward the middle.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21111-step-0-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Roll until it resembles a little cigar.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21111-step-0-11\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Place seam side down in the prepared pan. Pack them tightly together in 2 layers. Drizzle olive oil over the rolls. Cover the rolls with hot water. Then cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21111-step-0-12\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake for 30 minutes. Add the lemon juice and re-cover with the foil. Bake for 30-60 minutes until all of the liquid is absorbed and the grape leaves are tender.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21111-step-0-13\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Serve warm or at room temperature with lemon wedges so diners can add extra lemon juice as desired.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Until next time, happy eating! ~Audrey<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmades) with a savory beef or lamb filling. 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