Stuffed Vine Leaves

* Exported from MasterCook *

STUFFED VINE LEAVES

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beef Greek
Meats

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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20 Good-sized canned vine or
Grape leaves in brine
1/2 c Lean beef, cooked and chop
1 Clove of garlic, chopped
1 tb Tomato paste
1 tb Lemon juice
1/8 ts Cinnamon
1 c Cooked rice
2 tb Sscallions, chopped
1/2 ts Oregano
2 tb Parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper
Shredded lettuce for
Garnish
2 tb Olive oil
1 tb Wine vinegar

1. Drain the vine leaves. Drop them into a saucepan of
boiling water and blanch for 5 min. Drain well. 2.
Place the beef in a bowl. Add the garlic, tomato
paste, lemon juice and cinnamon and blend well. Stir
in the rice, scallions, oregano and 1 tbsp parsley.
Season with salt and pepper. 3. Spread the vine leaves
on a clean, flat surface. Remove any stalks without
tearing the leaves. 4. Place a spoonful of stuffing on
each leaf and press the stuffing together to make it
compact. Fold in the sides on each leaf and roll up
neatly. arrange the rolls on a serving dish and
garnish with shredded lettuce, if desired. 5. Place
the oil and vinegar in a small bowl and blen well with
a wire whisk. Sprinkle the rolls with the remaining
parsley.

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