Vegetable Stew With Dolma

This comforting dish combines a robust vegetable broth with tender, hand-rolled dolma balls made from firm white fish and rice. The stew is infused with warm spices like cumin, turmeric, and paprika, creating a deep, aromatic flavor profile. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it offers a satisfying texture contrast between the soft vegetables and the firm, savory dumplings. It's an excellent meal for weeknight cooking or when you want a wholesome, home-style dish that feels special without being overly complicated.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Greek

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 285

Dietary: Vegan

Description

This comforting dish combines a robust vegetable broth with tender, hand-rolled dolma balls made from firm white fish and rice. The stew is infused with warm spices like cumin, turmeric, and paprika, creating a deep, aromatic flavor profile. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it offers a satisfying texture contrast between the soft vegetables and the firm, savory dumplings. It's an excellent meal for weeknight cooking or when you want a wholesome, home-style dish that feels special without being overly complicated.

Ingredients

peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
white radishes, quartered
zucchini, cut into 2-inch slices
tomatoes, peeled and diced
celery, cut like carrots
onion, diced
paprika
cumin
turmeric
garlic, diced
olive oil
water or fish stock
fresh cilantro, chopped
firm white fish, ground or finely minced
white rice, raw short grain
pepper
salt
cumin (for dolma)
turmeric (optional, for dolma)
garlic, finely minced (for dolma)

Directions

1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
2
Add the diced garlic, paprika, cumin, and turmeric to the pot. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
3
Add the carrots, radishes, celery, tomatoes, and 1 1/2 litres of water or fish stock. Bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat and let the vegetables simmer until they are half-cooked, about 15-20 minutes.
5
While the stew simmers, prepare the dolma balls. In a bowl, combine the ground fish, raw rice, egg white, pepper, salt, cumin, turmeric (if using), and finely minced garlic.
6
Mix the fish mixture thoroughly until well combined. Roll the mixture into walnut-sized balls and set aside.
7
Gently add the dolma balls to the simmering stew, one at a time, using a spoon.
8
Ensure the balls are well covered with liquid. Add more water or stock if necessary.
9
Simmer the stew for 10 minutes.
10
Add the sliced zucchini and chopped cilantro to the pot.
11
Continue simmering until the dolma balls are firm and the rice inside is soft, checking occasionally and adding more liquid if needed.
12
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 285kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.5g20%
Saturated Fat 2.1g11%
Cholesterol 65mg22%
Sodium 320mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 28.0g10%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g18%
Sugars 6.0g
Protein 22.0g44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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