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Gumushane Evelek Dolma

A Black Sea dolma of tart evelek leaves wrapped around bulgur, rice, onion, tomato paste, mint, and olive oil.

Medium⏱️ 1 hr 12 min📖 1 min readServes 6~220 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

34 min prep 38 min cook

#One-Pot
Vegan
#Budget-Friendly

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Timeline

Total 1 h 12 min

Prep34 min
Cooking38 min

Ingredients

6 servings

Quick:

For the rolls

30 Evelek leaves

For the filling

1 cup(~200 ml) Coarse bulgur for pilaf
0.5 cup(~100 ml) Rice
2 Onions
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
4 tbsp(~60 ml) Olive oil

Baharat

1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Dried mint
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper

General

1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt

For cooking

1.5 cup(~300 ml) Water

For serving

1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lemon juice

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Instructions

1
Soften the evelek leaves in boiling water for 1 minute, then transfer them to cold water.
1 min
01:00
2
Rinse and drain the bulgur and rice.
3
Cook the onions in olive oil for 6 minutes, until soft.
6 min
06:00
4
Add the tomato paste, bulgur, rice, mint, black pepper, and salt, and stir for 3 minutes.
3 min
03:00
5
Place a dessert spoon of filling on each leaf and roll tightly.
6
Arrange the rolls in a pot, add the water, and cook over low heat for 28 minutes.
28 min
28:00
7
Drizzle with lemon juice and rest for 8 minutes so the leaves do not fall apart.
8 min
08:00

💡 Tip: If the evelek leaves are very thin, overlap two leaves; they will not tear during cooking and the filling will stay inside.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the warm stuffed leaves on a vegan table with lemon, olive oil, and finely chopped dill.

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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.

Vitamin C

Nutrition (per serving)

~220

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 11%Carbs 69%Fat 20%

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

Gluten

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FAQ

How many servings does Gumushane Evelek Dolma make?
This recipe serves 6.
How long does Gumushane Evelek Dolma take?
Prep 34 minutes, cooking 38 minutes; 72 minutes in total.
Is Gumushane Evelek Dolma difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Gumushane Evelek Dolma have?
Approximately 220 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 38g, fat: 5g.
Which allergens does Gumushane Evelek Dolma contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Gumushane Evelek Dolma need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.

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Instructions

Soften the evelek leaves in boiling water for 1 minute, then transfer them to cold water.

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