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Keto Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

Dolmades — tender grape leaves wrapped around a fragrant filling of herbs, lemon, and meat — are iconic Greek table food.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 6 (24 dolmades)
Calories: 225kcal

Ingredients

  • 24 grape leaves in brine rinsed and patted dry
  • ground lamb or beef
  • 1 1/2 cups cauliflower rice raw
  • 1/2 small onion finely grated
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup each fresh dill mint, and parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 tsp each ground allspice and cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth for cooking

Instructions

  • Combine lamb, cauliflower rice, onion, garlic, herbs, olive oil, lemon zest, allspice, and cinnamon. Mix and season.
  • Lay a grape leaf flat, vein-side up. Place 1 heaping Tbsp of filling near the stem. Fold the bottom up, fold in sides, roll tightly.
  • Line pot bottom with extra grape leaves. Pack dolmades tightly seam-side down.
  • Mix lemon juice and broth; pour over dolmades until just covered. Place a heavy plate on top.
  • Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low 45 minutes. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 4dolmades | Calories: 225kcal | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 1.5g
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