Delicious stuffed grape leaves filled with a savory mixture of ground lamb, white rice, and kalamata olives, and infused with tangy lemon juice.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
2h
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 30 grape leaves
- 500 g ground lamb
- 100 g kalamata olives
- 60 ml lemon juice
- 200 g white rice
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the grape leaves thoroughly to remove excess salt.
Step 2
In a bowl, mix ground lamb, white rice, chopped kalamata olives, and lemon juice until well combined.
Step 3
Place a grape leaf on a flat surface and put a spoonful of the mixture in the center. Fold the sides over the filling and roll up tightly.
Step 4
Repeat with remaining grape leaves and filling.
Step 5
Arrange stuffed grape leaves in a pot, seam side down, and add enough water to cover them.
Step 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 90 minutes until grape leaves are tender.
Step 7
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.