Stuffed Grape Leaves

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Stuffed Grape Leaves

Recipe By : Janet Baker
Serving Size : 18 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 teaspoon margarine -- melted
2 tablespoons onion -- diced fine
1/2 cup cooked rice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
pinch ground pepper
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/3 cup tomato juice

Sautee onion in margarine till golden. Add rice, salt , pepepr and parsley.

lay leaves, shiny side down, on a flat surface. Place 1 teaspoon rice
mixture on each leaf.

Fold sides of each leaf over fillin, then roll up, starting from the narrow
end. place stuffed leaves. seam side down, close together, in the bottom of
a skillet.

Pour lemon and tomato juices over them. Set a heavy plate or pie plate on
top to keep them fromfloating to the top during cooking. Bring to a boil,
reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.

Remove from heat. Cool to room temp. Refrigerate till ready to serve.

TO SERVE: Lift out of liquid with a slotted utensil and drain completely.

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