20-Min Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice
Tender grape leaves wrapped around seasoned rice and herbs, steamed until fragrant. A vegetarian dinner that tastes restaurant-quality but takes just 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 215
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 1 jar (about 16 oz) grape leaves (jarred or canned, drained)
- 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
- ½ medium yellow onion, finely diced
- ½ cup combined fresh parsley and dill (chopped)
- 1 whole (zested + juiced) lemon
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- 1
Rinse rice until water runs clear, then mix with diced onion, parsley, dill, lemon zest, and 0.5 tsp salt.
- 2
Lay a grape leaf shiny-side down, place 1 tbsp rice mixture in the center, fold sides in, then roll tightly from stem end.
- 3
Repeat with remaining grape leaves and filling until you have 12–16 rolls (some leaves may tear — use as padding).
- 4
Pour water and lemon juice into a large skillet, arrange grape leaf rolls seam-side down in a single layer (nest them if needed).
- 5
Cover and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer 12–14 minutes until rice is tender.
- 6
Serve warm, drizzled with a little of the cooking liquid if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet with lid (12-inch or larger)
- cutting board
- knife
- small bowl for mixing filling
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