Stuffed Grape Leaves

Ingredients

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• 1 jar (about 50 leaves) jarred grape leaves
• 1 1/2 cups rice, rinsed
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups water

Let’s make it

1. Rinse grape leaves and separate them. Mix rice, onion, tomatoes, parsley, mint, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2. Place 1 tsp filling on each leaf and roll tightly.
3. Arrange rolls seam-side down in a pot, add water to just cover, and place a plate on top.
4. Simmer covered on low for 40 minutes until the rice is tender. Cool 10 minutes before serving.