15-Minute Lemon Dolmades
Tender grape leaves wrapped around herby rice and pine nuts, warmed through with a bright lemon-butter glaze. Ready in under 15 minutes with jarred leaves — the TikTok version of a Greek classic.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 2
Arrange dolmades in the skillet seam-side down. Pour in 0.5 cup water, then add lemon juice and zest.
Step 3
Cover and simmer 5 minutes until dolmames are warmed through and liquid reduces slightly.
Step 4
Scatter dill and pine nuts over the top. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Serve warm, drizzling any pan sauce over the dolmades.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- cutting board
- knife
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