Dolmathes

Rice is simmered with onions, lemon juice, dill, parsley, and pine nuts. Then the mixture is rolled in grape leaves and baked in this easy and delicious recipe for dolmathes.

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 535 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 lemons, juiced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 1 cup olive oil, divided
• 1 (8 ounce) jar grape leaves, drained and rinsed
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1.5 pounds onions, chopped
• 1.75 cups uncooked white rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onions in oil until tender. Stir in rice and cook until lightly browned. Pour in 3 1/2 cups water and 1/2 of the lemon juice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in dill, parsley, and pine nuts; remove from heat.

Step 3

Remove stems from grape leaves and place 1 tablespoon rice mixture in the center of each. Fold in the sides and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in a baking dish and cover with remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and enough water to cover 1/2 of the dolmathes.

Step 4

Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.