20-Min Lemon Grape Leaf Rolls with Rice
Tender grape leaves stuffed with herby rice and finished with a bright lemon drizzle — no rolling skills needed, just layer and steam. Turkish comfort that tastes like you spent hours but takes 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 7g
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz jar jarred grape leaves in brine
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- ¼ cup fresh dill, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 whole lemon (zested + juiced)
- ½ medium yellow onion, minced
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 3 tbsp raisins or currants
Instructions
- 1
Rinse grape leaves under cold water, then lay them flat on a kitchen towel to dry.
- 2
Mix cooked rice, dill, mint, lemon zest, minced onion, pine nuts, raisins, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl.
- 3
Line a 10-inch skillet with 3-4 grape leaves, overlapping slightly to cover the bottom.
- 4
Place 1.5 tbsp of rice filling on the shiny side of each leaf, fold in the sides, then roll tightly away from you.
- 5
Seam-side down, pack rolls snugly in the skillet in a single layer; cover with foil and steam over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- 6
Transfer to a plate, squeeze lemon juice over the rolls, and serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- 10-inch skillet with lid or foil
- cutting board
- knife
- mixing bowl
- kitchen towel
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