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                             GREEK DOLMADES

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Serving Size  : 30   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers                       Greek
               Rice                             Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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 16       oz           Brine-packed grape leaves
  1 1/4   c            White rice, shortgrain
  3 1/2   c            Vegetable broth
  1       ea           Onion, finely chopped
    1/2   c            Olive oil
  1       ea           Garlic clove, minced
  2       tb           Dill, minced
    1/2   c            Parsley, minced
    1/2   c            Lemon juice
                       Salt & pepper

 Unfold grape leaves & rinse with cold water.  Remove &
 discard small stem from each leaf.  Pat dry & set
 aside. Bring rice & broth to a boil.  Reduce heat to
 low, cover & simmer until the rice is tender, about 25
 minutes.  Let cool to room temperature.
 Saute onions in 3 tb olive oil until translucent,
 about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.  Stir in
 garlic, dill, parsley & half the lemon juice, remove
 from heat. Add onion mixture to rice.  Season & mix
 well.  Preheat oven to 350F. On a flat surface, place
 one leaf smooth side down with stem towards you. With
 wet hands, roll one ts rice mixture in the palm of
 your hand into a cylinder shape.  Place filling at
 stem end of the leaf & begin rolling the leaf, folding
 both sides.  Continue rolling to enclose the filling &
 make a tight bundle. Place filled leaf in a 9" X 13"
 baking dish.  Repeat with remaining grape leaves &
 rice mixture. Drizzle with remaining oil & juice.
 Cover with foil & bake until tender, about 30 minutes.
 Remove from oven, allow to cool for 10 minutes &
 refrigerate.  Serve chilled or at room temperature.



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