Vegetarian Dolmathes

On October 22, 2006 in Different Dinner Project, Recipes

2 cups water
1 cup white rice
1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons raisins
1/2 pound grape leaves

  1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat and add the rice. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook until tender.
  2. Remove the rice from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Fluff with a fork and blend with dill, mint, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and raisins.
  3. Spoon a small amount of the rice mixture into the center of a grape leaf. Fold the bottom edge over the filling, fold the sides in and roll to seal. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
  4. Serve hot or cold with Tzatziki.

Makes 6 servings

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