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Vegetarian Azerbaijani Dolma

A meat-free version of stuffed grape leaves with a vegetable and rice filling.

45 minutes6 servings
Vegetarian Azerbaijani Dolma
Photo: Photo by MrArifnajafov (Photography from the original). · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Soak grape leaves in water for 10 minutes to soften.
  2. In a bowl, mix rice, spinach, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place a small amount of the mixture in the center of each leaf, roll tightly.
  4. Arrange in a pot, add water, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  5. Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until the leaves are tender.

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