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Tokat Stuffed Vine Leaves with Meat

Name: Tokat Etli Yaprak Sarma
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 210 min
Yield: 6 porsiyon
Cuisine: Türk Mutfağı
Ingredients: 500 gr Salamura asma yaprağı; 400 gr Dana kıyma; 1 çay bardağı İnce bulgur; 1 adet Soğan; 1 yemek kaşığı Domates salçası; 2 tatlı kaşığı Kuru nane; 1 çay kaşığı Kuru fesleğen; 0.5 çay bardağı Zeytinyağı; 1 adet Limon; 0.5 çay kaşığı Tuz

Tiny vine leaves wrap beef, bulgur, tomato paste, mint, and basil before slow cooking.

Hard⏱️ 3 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~360 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

90 min prep 90 min cook 30 min rest

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Timeline

Total 3 h 30 min

Prep1 h 30 min
Resting/Marinating30 min
Cooking1 h 30 min

Ingredients

6 servings

Quick:

500 g Brined vine leaves
400 g Ground beef
1 tea glass(~100 ml) Fine bulgur
1 pcs Onion
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
2 dessert spoon(~20 ml) Dried mint
1 tsp(~5 ml) Dried basil
0.5 tea glass(~50 ml) Olive oil
1 pcs Lemon
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Salt

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Instructions

1
Soak the vine leaves in cold water for 30 minutes and drain.
30 min
30:00
2
Mix the ground beef, bulgur, onion, tomato paste, mint, basil, oil, and salt.
3
Place a little filling on the vein side of each leaf and roll small.
4
Line the pot base with a few leaves and arrange the rolls tightly.
5
Add lemon slices and 2 cups hot water on top.
6
Cook the rolls over low heat for 80 minutes.
1 hr 20 min
80:00
7
Rest the covered pot for 10 minutes and serve.
10 min
10:00

💡 Tip: Soaking the leaves in cold water removes excess salt and keeps them from melting apart during cooking.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot over rice pilaf with garlic yogurt on the side.

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Vitamin C

Nutrition (per serving)

⚠️ Estimated, 70% match

~360

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 20%Carbs 40%Fat 40%

GI 29 · Low GIGL 10 · Low GL

1.3g

Sugar

1.7g

Fiber

252.5mg

Sodium

6.3g

Saturated fat

⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (70%); values are estimates.

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.

Satiety (per serving)

6/10

Strong satiety, counts as a main meal

This recipe may contain allergens

Gluten

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FAQ

How many servings does Tokat Stuffed Vine Leaves with Meat make?
This recipe serves 6.
How long does Tokat Stuffed Vine Leaves with Meat take?
Prep 90 minutes, cooking 90 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 210 minutes in total.
Is Tokat Stuffed Vine Leaves with Meat difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Tokat Stuffed Vine Leaves with Meat have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 36g, fat: 16g.
Which allergens does Tokat Stuffed Vine Leaves with Meat contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Tokat Stuffed Vine Leaves with Meat need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
Is Tokat Stuffed Vine Leaves with Meat filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Soak the vine leaves in cold water for 30 minutes and drain.

30 min

30:00

Mix the ground beef, bulgur, onion, tomato paste, mint, basil, oil, and salt.

Place a little filling on the vein side of each leaf and roll small.

Line the pot base with a few leaves and arrange the rolls tightly.

Add lemon slices and 2 cups hot water on top.

Cook the rolls over low heat for 80 minutes.

1 hr 20 min

80:00

Rest the covered pot for 10 minutes and serve.

10 min

10:00

FAQ

How many servings does Tokat Stuffed Vine Leaves with Meat make?

This recipe serves 6.

How long does Tokat Stuffed Vine Leaves with Meat take?

Prep 90 minutes, cooking 90 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 210 minutes in total.

Is Tokat Stuffed Vine Leaves with Meat difficult?

This recipe is rated hard.

How many calories does Tokat Stuffed Vine Leaves with Meat have?

Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 36g, fat: 16g.

Which allergens does Tokat Stuffed Vine Leaves with Meat contain?

This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.

How many ingredients does Tokat Stuffed Vine Leaves with Meat need?

This recipe needs 10 ingredients.

Is Tokat Stuffed Vine Leaves with Meat filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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