Turkey and Brown Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves
Turkey and Brown Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves - A Delicious Mediterranean Delight!
Looking for a healthy and delicious Mediterranean dish that's perfect for any occasion? Look no further than our Turkey and Brown Rice Stuffed Grape Leaves recipe! This dish is a perfect combination of tender turkey, nutty brown rice, and tangy grape leaves, all wrapped up in a deliciously savory package.
To make this dish, you'll need the following ingredients:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jar grape leaves, drained and rinsed
To start, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix together the ground turkey, cooked brown rice, chopped onion, parsley, mint, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Next, take a grape leaf and place it shiny side down on a flat surface. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the turkey and rice mixture onto the center of the leaf. Fold the bottom of the leaf up over the filling, then fold the sides in towards the center. Roll the leaf up tightly, tucking in the sides as you go. Repeat with the remaining grape leaves and filling.
Place the stuffed grape leaves in a baking dish, seam side down. Pour 1/2 cup of water over the top of the grape leaves, then cover the dish with foil. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the grape leaves are tender and the filling is cooked through.
Once done, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve the stuffed grape leaves warm, garnished with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon juice.
This dish is perfect for any occasion, from a casual weeknight dinner to a fancy dinner party. It's also a great way to use up leftover turkey or rice. The appearance of the dish is beautiful, with the grape leaves adding a pop of green to the plate. The taste is savory and tangy, with the turkey and rice mixture perfectly complementing the tangy grape leaves.
Type of dish: Mediterranean Appetizer
Main ingredients: Turkey, Brown Rice, Grape Leaves
