Dolmades

One serving of dolmades.

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped 

1 tsp dried dill 

1 tsp dried mint

1 Tbsp olive oil 

2 cups cooked rice 

3 to 4 Tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar 

2 Tbsp olive oil 

½ tsp salt 

20 grape leaves, rinsed

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the onion, dill, and mint until the onion is translucent. Let cool.

2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, lemon juice (or vinegar), remaining olive oil, salt, and onion mixture.

3. Lay a grape leaf flat with the stem end facing you. Place about 2 tablespoons of filling near the stem end.

4. Fold the sides over the filling and roll tightly.

5. Repeat with the remaining grape leaves.

Makes 20 dolmades (10 servings, 2 dolmades per serving).

Nutrition per serving: 147 calories, 18g carbohydrates, 7g fat, 2g protein