Mar 13, 2026
Palestinian Stuffed Grape Leaves & Zucchini
Ingredients:Vegetables:
500g Grape leaves (fresh or jarred), 1 kg small Zucchinis (cored).The Filling: 3 cups short-grain rice (soaked), 500g minced lamb, 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, black pepper, and allspice.The Pot Base: Lamb chops or sliced tomatoes and potatoes.Cooking Liquid: Water or broth, lemon juice, and a few cloves of garlic (crushed).
Instructions:
Preparation: Mix the rice, minced meat, oil, and spices for the filling.Stuffing: Stuff the cored zucchinis (leave space for rice to expand) and roll the grape leaves tightly.Layering: Place the lamb chops or vegetables at the bottom of a large pot, then layer the zucchinis and grape leaves on top.Cooking: Add the liquid and lemon juice. Place a heavy plate on top to keep the leaves in place. Simmer on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until tender
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