The BEST Dolma Recipe and the ONLY How To You’ll Ever Need

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while bulgur is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

tomato

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide better flavor, while canned are more convenient.

Prepare the meat by trimming off excess fat and cutting into small cubes.

Render the meat in an 8-inch pot on medium heat until it starts to brown and excess fat is released.

In a bowl, combine washed and drained rice with the cooled meat mixture.

Add finely chopped parsley and dill (about half a cup each), one cup of onion, a quarter cup of finely diced jalapeno (seeds removed), a heaping tablespoon of grated garlic, and a third of a cup of lemon juice.

Add seven ounces of tomato paste and the hollowed-out meat from four tomatoes to the mixture.

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to create the filling for the dolma.

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