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Lemon-Herb Stuffed Grape Leaves with Cucumber
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Lemon-Herb Stuffed Grape Leaves with Cucumber

4.7 (14 ratings)

Our Stuffed Grape Leaves leans on extra-virgin olive oil and patience: rich without ever feeling heavy, then finished with Cucumber.

Prep
26 min
Cook
53 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb stuffed grape leaves
  • 3 cloves extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon
  • 1/2 cup garlic
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano
  • 2 tsp crumbled feta
  • 1 medium kosher salt
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the stuffed grape leaves generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the stuffed grape leaves and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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