dolmas

16 leaf Grape Leaves
1.5 cup White Rice, long grain, cooked
.75 cup Tomatoes - sm cherry tomatoes
4 oz Athenos Feta Cheese
5 tbsp Fresh Mint Leaves (by SARAHMROACH)
3 tbsp coriander fresh (by MJSPHOTO6)
6 tsp Fresh Oregano 1 teaspoon leaves (by CHUCKLES0719)
3 tbsp Parsley
.5 medium (2-1/2" dia) Onions, raw
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1.5 cup Tomato Sauce
.5 serving Lemon, fresh squeezed, juice of one whole lemon

Stuffing
1.    Using a food processor blend the tomatoes, fetta and herbs into a chunky paste
2.   In a bowl combine the paste with the rice and mix, but don’t overmix
Assembly
1.    Place one grape leaf on a clean work surface with the veins up
2.   Spoon 1-2 tbl of the mix onto the bottom of the leaf and shape into a horizontal “log”
that stretches from side to side of the leaf
3.   Roll the leaf upwards and fold the 2 sides in to form a tightly rolled “cigar”
4.   Coat the bottom of a glass baking dish with some of the tomato sauce and line the dolmas
up continue until all of the “cigars” are done
5.   Spoon the tomato sauce over the “cigars”, cover and bake for 20 min at 350°

Serving Size: 4 each

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DISHBYBRIAN.