Ethel's Sarma (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 158.1
  • Total Fat: 10.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 33.1 mg
  • Sodium: 114.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
  • Protein: 8.5 g

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Introduction

Be careful not to roll leaves too tightly. Must leave room for rice to expand. Be careful not to roll leaves too tightly. Must leave room for rice to expand.
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

    1 lb ground lamb or beef
    1/2 C uncooked rice
    1 lrg onion, finely chopped
    2 C parsley, finely choppedBS finely chopped mint leaves
    1 1/2 C canned tomotoes with juice, chopped
    salt, black pepper and cayenne to taste
    60 fresh grape leaves
    1/4 C lemon juice

Directions

Combine lamb, rice, onion, parsley, mint, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Mix well. Use approximately 1 TBS meat mixture per leaf. Prepare leaf by romving stems and trimming any thick parts. Place meat mixture in center of leaf. Roll up and tuck in ends. Place in heavy stock pot. Add water or broth to cover. Squeeze lemon juice over leaves. Gently place an inverted plate over the rolled leaves to keep them in place. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer for 50 to 60 minutes. Serve with yogurt.

Serving Size: 10

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUSANOHANESIAN.