15-Min Lemon Dolmades & Warm Bread
Jar of brined grape leaves stuffed with herby rice, warmed in lemon broth and served with crusty bread. Ready in 15 minutes with zero fuss.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 7g
Ingredients
- 1 jar (16 oz) prepared dolmades (jarred, grape leaves with rice filling)
- 1 whole (juiced + zested) lemon
- 1 cup water
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp (chopped) fresh dill or oregano
- 2 rolls crusty bread rolls
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a shallow skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
- 2
Arrange dolmades seam-side down in the skillet in a single layer, fitting as many as will touch.
- 3
Pour lemon juice and water around the dolmades. Sprinkle with zest and fresh dill or oregano.
- 4
Cover and simmer for 8 minutes until the dolmades are warmed through and broth is fragrant.
- 5
Warm bread rolls in a dry skillet or toaster oven while dolmades cook, 2–3 minutes.
- 6
Plate dolmades with their broth, arrange bread alongside, drizzle with a bit more olive oil if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch shallow skillet with lid
- spoon for arranging
- toaster oven or second skillet (optional, for warming bread)
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