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Greek Dolmades Platter with Beans & Pickles

Tender grape leaves stuffed with herby rice, served warm alongside creamy gigantes plaki, tangy pickled cauliflower, and bright lemon. A Mediterranean spread that feels fancy but comes together in 25 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
320
Protein
12g
Greek Dolmades Platter with Beans & Pickles
freshelegantwholesomegreekmediterraneanvegetarianveganvegan

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pour gigantes plaki into a small skillet with the tomato sauce. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and stir in oregano.

  2. Step 2

    Heat over medium until the beans are warmed through and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

  3. Step 3

    Meanwhile, warm the dolmades in a bowl: microwave for 2 minutes or place jar in a pot of warm water for 3 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Transfer warmed dolmades to a serving plate. Arrange gigantes plaki, pickled cauliflower, and lemon slices alongside.

  5. Step 5

    Drizzle everything with remaining olive oil and red wine vinegar. Scatter dill over the dolmades and beans.

  6. Step 6

    Serve warm or at room temperature. Squeeze lemon over dolmades just before eating.

Tools you’ll need

  • small skillet (8-inch)
  • microwave or small pot
  • serving plate
  • spoon

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