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Turkish Rice-Stuffed Grape Leaves

A traditional Turkish dish of grape leaves stuffed with a savory rice mixture, cooked to perfection.

35 minutes4 servings
Turkish Rice-Stuffed Grape Leaves
Photo: E4024 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  3. Stir in rice, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and parsley.
  4. Place grape leaves in the pot, overlapping slightly.
  5. Pour in enough water to cover the leaves by 2 cm.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving.
  8. Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.

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