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Olive Oil Stuffed Grape Leaves with Cucumber
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Olive Oil Stuffed Grape Leaves with Cucumber

4.5 (145 ratings)

Olive Oil Stuffed Grape Leaves with Cucumber -- layered with warm, patient spice.

Prep
13 min
Cook
29 min
Servings
3
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

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

Step by step

  1. Pat the stuffed grape leaves dry and season it well so it browns instead of steaming.
  2. Get your pan hot and render the aromatics until they smell sweet and toasty.
  3. Return the stuffed grape leaves, add just enough liquid, and simmer until everything is tender.
  4. Taste, brighten with a squeeze of citrus, and plate while it is still hot.
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