Un-Stuffed Grape Leaves
Description
A quick and easy Mediterranean side dish featuring brown rice sautéed with garlic and lemon juice, then combined with chopped grape leaves. Seasoned with basil, parsley, and oregano, this dish is a flavorful accompaniment to main courses.Ingredients
Directions
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In a 6-quart pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
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Add the garlic and sauté until slightly brown, about 1 minute.
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Add the brown rice and sauté for another minute.
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Add the water, grape leaves, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, basil, parsley, and oregano.
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Bring the mixture to a boil.
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Cover, lower heat, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
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Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Saturated Fat 1g5%
- Sodium 250mg11%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Dietary Fiber 4g16%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 4g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
grape leaves, brown rice, mediterranean, side dish, vegan, gluten free, lemon, herbs, garlic
