Egyptian Stuffed Grape Leaves - Dolma Mahshi

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground lamb

Ground turkey reduces fat content while still providing protein.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds are lower in cost and provide a similar crunch.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits and can be less expensive.

grape leaves

🥗Healthier: cabbage leaves

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Cabbage leaves can be used as a substitute and are often more accessible.

Prepare the rice stuffing by mixing rice, salt, pepper, dried mint, cumin, coriander, garlic paste, chicken powder bouillon, chopped onion and tomato mixture, parsley, and cilantro in a bowl.

While wrapping the grape leaves, ensure that the clear veins are facing up and place 1 tsp of filling on each leaf before rolling tightly.

In a pot, layer chopped tomatoes and onions with olive oil at the bottom.

Layer the stuffed grape leaves in circles, leaving tiny spaces for the soup to flow through.

Add more tomatoes on top, pieces of butter, lime juice, and jalapeno.

Slowly add soup from the side, ensuring to include 1 tbsp of tomato paste for color.

Cook and simmer for 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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