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İzmir Kabak Çiçeği Dolması
Medium 55 min~138 kcal 3/10
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Dolmades
Grape leaves wrap rice, lamb, dill, mint, parsley, lemon, and pine nuts into tender Greek mezze parcels.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 50 min📖 1 min readServes 6~260 kcal🇬🇷 Greek🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 55 min cook 10 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 50 min- Prep45 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 40 adet brined vine leaves
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) short-grain rice
- 350 gr ground lamb
- 1 adet onion
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) pine nuts
- 0.5 demet dill
- 0.3 demet mint
- 0.3 demet parsley
- 2 adet lemon juice
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) olive oil
- 2.5 su bardağı(~500 ml) chicken stock
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the vine leaves and soak them in warm water for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 2
Finely chop the onion, rinse the rice, and chop the herbs.
- 3
Mix the rice, ground lamb, onion, pine nuts, herbs, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Place filling on the veined side of each leaf and roll thinly like a cigar pastry.
- 5
Line the bottom of the pot with a few leaves and arrange the rolls tightly.
- 6
Add the olive oil, lemon juice, and chicken stock, then cover with a plate.
- 7
Cook over low heat for 45 minutes.
45 min45:00 - 8
Rest in the pot for 10 minutes and serve with lemon.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Packing the rolls snugly in the pot keeps them from opening as they cook.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm or at room temperature with lemon wedges, strained yogurt, and olive oil.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Folate
Nutrition (per serving)
~260
kcal calories
13
g protein
30
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 46%Fat 34%
GI 34 · Low GIGL 10 · Low GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Dolmades make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Dolmades take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 55 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 110 minutes in total.Is Dolmades difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Dolmades have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 13g, carbs: 30g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Dolmades contain?
This recipe contains Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Dolmades belong to?
This recipe belongs to Greek cuisine.How many ingredients does Dolmades need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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