Lebanese Stuffed Grape Leaves (Warak Enab) - Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 50 leaves Grape Leaves (canned or jarred)
• 1 cup Medium Grain Rice
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup Fresh Mint (finely chopped)
• 1 medium Tomato (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
• 1 teaspoon Allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 cups Water

Instructions

1. 1If using canned or jarred grape leaves, rinse them well and soak in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess salt.
2. 2In a bowl, combine the rice, chopped onion, parsley, mint, tomato, olive oil, lemon juice, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. 3Lay a grape leaf flat, vein-side up, on a clean surface.
4. 4Place a small amount of the rice mixture (about 1 tablespoon) at the base of the leaf.
5. 5Fold the sides of the leaf over the filling, then roll up tightly from the base to the tip.
6. 6Repeat with the remaining grape leaves and filling.
7. 7Line the bottom of a large pot with a few grape leaves to prevent sticking.
8. 8Arrange the stuffed grape leaves tightly in the pot, layering them in a circular pattern.
9. 9Pour the water over the grape leaves, adding more if needed to cover them completely.
10. 10Place a heatproof plate on top of the grape leaves to keep them submerged during cooking.
11. 11Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the grape leaves are tender.
12. 12Let cool slightly before serving.

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