Eastern European · Romania
Quick Stuffed Grape Leaves with Tzatziki
A simplified version of stuffed grape leaves with a creamy tzatziki sauce instead of the traditional yogurt mint sauce.
45 minutes6 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Soak grape leaves in water for 10 minutes to soften.
- In a bowl, mix rice, chopped onion, garlic, dill, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Place a small amount of the rice mixture in the center of each grape leaf.
- Roll the leaves tightly and place them in a pot.
- Pour enough water to cover the leaves, add olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- While the leaves are cooking, mix yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for the tzatziki.
- Serve the stuffed grape leaves with the tzatziki on the side.