Lentil Dolmades
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Lentil Dolmades

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Total Time: 50 Minutes

Servings: Recipe yields 30 dolmades

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Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ lb (650 g) ground beef
  • ⅔ lb (300 g) whole red lentils, cooked
  • 1 cup (250 mL) brown rice, dry
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) flat leaf parsley, minced
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) dried marjoram
  • ½ cup (125 mL) Roma tomato, minced
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) yellow onion, minced
  • 30 each grape leaves*, drained, rinsed and dried from jar
  • 2 cups (500 mL) low-sodium chicken stock
  • 10 each, lemon wedges (optional)

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add beef, lentils, rice, herbs, tomato, and onion. Mix well to create an even blend.
  2. Lay out a grape leaf and add 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of mixture. Roll from stem side, tucking in the ends, into a small cigar shape. Keep roll closed with either a tooth pick or small skewer. Continue with remaining mixture and leaves.
  3. Place rolls into a large pot and cover with chicken stock.
  4. Bring stock to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 30 minutes.
  5. Drain and serve immediately. Optionally garnish with a wedge of lemon.

*Substitute lacinado kale for grape leaves


Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 3 dolmades
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 270
  • Total Fat 13.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.5 g
  • Cholesterol 45 mg
  • Carbohydrates 21 g
  • Dietary Fibre 6 g
  • Sugar 3 g
  • Protein 15 g
  • Sodium 420 mg
  • Potassium 393 mg
  • Folate 81 mcg