If you're looking for a tasty and healthy dish, these stuffed grape leaves with tzatziki sauce are the perfect option! This Mediterranean recipe is packed with flavor and is an excellent addition to your menu.
Ingredients:
- 1 jar grape leaves, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix the uncooked rice, chopped onion, parsley, dill, mint, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. This will be the filling for the grape leaves.
- Take a grape leaf and lay it out on a flat surface with the rough side facing up.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of the leaf.
- Roll the leaf tightly around the filling, tucking in the sides as you go.
- Place the rolled grape leaf in a baking dish, seam-side down.
- Repeat the process with the remaining grape leaves and filling.
- Pour 1 cup of water over the grape leaves in the baking dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.
- While the grape leaves are baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, chopped cucumber, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt.
- Remove the grape leaves from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Serve the stuffed grape leaves with a dollop of tzatziki sauce on top.
Tips:
- Make sure to rinse the grape leaves thoroughly to remove any excess salt or brine.
- If you have any leftover filling, you can use it to stuff peppers or tomatoes.
- For a vegan version of this recipe, simply omit the Greek yogurt from the tzatziki sauce.
