20-Min Lemon Yaprak Sarma
Tender grape leaves wrapped around herby rice, steamed until tender, then finished with a bright lemon-yogurt drizzle. A showstopping vegetarian dinner that tastes like hours of work but takes 20 minutes flat.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix uncooked rice, dill, mint, minced onion, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Step 2
Lay a grape leaf dull-side up. Place 1 tbsp rice mixture in the center, fold sides in, then roll tightly.
Step 3
Repeat with remaining leaves and rice until all are rolled (you'll make about 16–18 rolls).
Step 4
Pack rolls seam-side down in a 10-inch skillet. Pour broth over them and bring to a simmer.
Step 5
Cover and steam for 12 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
Step 6
Stir lemon juice into yogurt with salt and pepper. Drizzle over warm rolls and serve.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- 10-inch skillet with lid
- wooden spoon
- microplane (for zesting)
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