Mediterranean Stuffed Grape Leaves with Tzatziki Sauce

Delight in the flavors of the Mediterranean with stuffed grape leaves paired with creamy tzatziki sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 30 grape leaves, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup tzatziki sauce

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear, then drain.
2. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
3. Add the rice to the pan and stir to coat with oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the rice is slightly toasted.
4. Mix in the dill, mint, half of the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
5. Add 2 cups of water to the rice mixture, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until all water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
6. Let the rice cool to room temperature before using.
7. Lay a grape leaf flat on a clean surface with the stem end facing you. Place about 1 tablespoon of rice mixture toward the bottom center of the leaf.
8. Fold the bottom part of the leaf over the filling, then fold in the sides. Roll tightly towards the top to enclose the filling completely.
9. Repeat the rolling process with remaining grape leaves and filling.
10. Place the rolled grape leaves seam-side down in a large pot, snugly side by side.
11. Pour remaining lemon juice over the grape leaves and add enough water to cover them. Weigh down with a heatproof plate to keep them from unraveling while cooking.
12. Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook for 40 minutes.
13. Let cool to room temperature before serving with tzatziki sauce on the side.

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