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Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr 5 mins

Stuffed grape leaves- Rice only

OPA! Foods | The Mediterranean Diet | Simple Recipes

 12 oz Jar of grape leaves
 1 cup Long grain rice
 1 lb Onions
 2 Lemons- juiced
 1 cup Olive Oil
 3 ½ tsp OPA! Vegetable Blend
 1 Sliced Lemon
 2 tbsp Olive Oil
 Water
1

Rinse grape leaves to remove brine. If necessary, place in a saucepan, cover with water and simmer for 10 minutes to tenderize the leaves. Cool. Then let stand in water while preparing the mixture.

2

In a mixing bowl, add the chopped onion, 1 lemon juice, OPA!, the cup of olive oil, and rice. Mix well.

3

Carefully separate the grape leaves and cut off the thick stems.

4

Place 1 tbsp of filling on the underside of each leaf, folding the lower edge to cover it, fold in the sides and roll up.

5

Place a layer of leaves in the bottom of a deep saucepan. On top of the leaves, arrange the rolled grape leaves within the saucepan.

6

After the mixture is gone, add the 2 tbsp of Olive Oil, juice of 1 lemon, and enough water to almost cover the rolls.

7

Cover the saucepan and cook 45 minutes or until rice is tender. OPA!