Yalanchi Dolmas: Meatless Stuffed Grape Leaves
These flavorful yalanchi dolmas, or meatless stuffed grape leaves, are the perfect make-ahead appetizers for any gathering.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Flat workspace
- spoon
Ingredients
- 2 cups 348 g cooked rice (white, brown, long, or short grain)
- 2 tablespoons 6 g finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup 60 g finely chopped walnuts
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 12 grape leaves
Instructions
- Combine cooked rice, mint, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, walnuts, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Mix thoroughly with your hands until the mixture is uniform.
- Prepare a clean, flat workspace.
- Lay a grape leaf flat on the workspace.
- Place about 2 tablespoons (20 g) of the rice mixture in the center of the leaf.
- Fold the sides of the grape leaf inward and roll tightly like a small burrito.
- Repeat the process with the remaining 11 grape leaves.
- Serve warm, cold, or at room temperature.
- Pair with tzatziki or nondairy yogurt for dipping.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine advice:
Serve with a crisp white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc, or a dry rosé.
Serve with a crisp white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc, or a dry rosé.
Nutrition values
Calories: 145 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 7 g | Sugar: 1 g