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Baked Dolmades with Lemon-Yogurt Sauce and Feta

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Baked Dolmades with Lemon-Yogurt Sauce and Feta

Dolmades

Prep: 30 min • Cook: 40 min. A vibrant twist on a classic, these tender grape leaves are stuffed with a fragrant mixture of rice and herbs, then baked to perfection. They are lovingly bathed in a zesty lemon-yogurt sauce and crowned with crumbled baked feta, offering a delightful creamy and tangy finish.

Preparation time
30 min
Cooking time
40 min
Total time
1 hr 10 min
Servings
24
Course
Appetizer
Complexity
Medium
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Ingredients

Dolmades

  • 24 pcs grape leaves(jarred, rinsed and drained)
  • 1 cup rice(short or medium-grain, uncooked)
  • 1/2 cup onion(finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill(chopped)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley(chopped)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Lemon-Yogurt Sauce and Feta

  • 1 cup plain yogurt(full-fat recommended)
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4oz feta cheese(crumbled)
  • 1 tsp garlic(minced (optional))
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Prepare the Filling

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the uncooked rice, chopped onion, dill, parsley, lemon zest, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 0.5 cup of water, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Assemble the Dolmades

  1. Gently separate the grape leaves. Trim any tough stems.
  2. Place about 1 tablespoon of the rice mixture near the stem end of each grape leaf. Fold the sides of the leaf inward and then roll tightly from the stem end towards the tip to form a compact roll.
  3. Arrange the rolled dolmades snugly in a single layer in a baking dish.

Bake the Dolmades

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bake the dolmades for 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the leaves are tender.

Prepare the Sauce and Feta

  1. While the dolmades are baking, in a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, and optional minced garlic until smooth.
  2. In a separate small oven-safe dish, place the crumbled feta cheese. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Bake the feta in the oven alongside the dolmades for the last 10-15 minutes, until it's softened and lightly golden.

Serve

  1. Remove the dolmades from the oven. Pour the lemon-yogurt sauce over the warm dolmades.
  2. Top with the baked feta cheese.
  3. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Servings
24
Serving size (imperial)
1.8 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (24 servings)
Calories85.5 kcal171 kcal2,052 kcal
Protein3.2 g6.4 g76.8 g
Fat4.5 g9 g108 g
Carbs8.1 g16.2 g194.4 g

Tips

  • If using fresh grape leaves, blanch them in boiling water for a minute to soften before using.
  • Ensure dolmades are packed tightly in the baking dish to prevent unraveling during baking.
  • Garnish with extra fresh dill or parsley before serving for a pop of color and freshness.

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