Dolma [the BEST iraki dolma recipe]

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often more affordable.

zucchini

🥗Healthier: eggplant

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Eggplant offers a similar texture, while cabbage is often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is higher in protein, while bulgur is a budget-friendly grain.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is typically less expensive.

Prepare the vegetables by chopping onion, paprika, zucchini, aubergine, tomato, and spinach.

In a mixing bowl, combine minced meat, chopped vegetables, garlic, leftover onions, rice, water, and spices including dolma spices, salt, sumac, spicy curry, and seven spices.

Stuff the mixture into the prepared vegetables.

In a separate bowl, mix chopped tomato juice, tomato paste, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, salt, and water to create the sauce.

Pour the sauce over the stuffed vegetables in a pot.

Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender.

Cooking Techniques

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