Grape Leaves Aleppo

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These delicious grape leaves, or yeb'r't in Arabic, were handed down by my grandmother from Aleppo, Syria — brought to the U.S. in 1912.

Submitted by Robert Shagawat
Updated on September 13, 2022
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Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
32
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 32 servings

  • 1 cup uncooked white rice

  • 2 pounds ground lamb

  • 1 tablespoon ground allspice

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 (16 ounce) jars grape leaves, drained and rinsed

  • 6 cloves garlic, sliced

  • 1 cup lemon juice

  • 2 kalamata olives (Optional)

Directions

  1. Soak rice in cold water, and drain. Mix together ground lamb, rice, allspice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well blended. Place about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture onto the center of each grape leaf. Fold leaf over once, turn in the edges on each side, and then roll the leaf closed.

  2. Stack leaf rolls in a large pot, covering each layer with slices of garlic. Add just enough water to cover rolls, then pour in lemon juice. Add olives to the pot for flavoring. Place a plate on top of the rolls to keep them under the water.

  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes. Taste rice for doneness. Grape leaves taste even better after sitting for several hours. Serve and enjoy.

Tip

Do not stack the rolled grape leaves more than 3 or 4 layers deep in the pan. More layers can make the rolls cook unevenly; the ones on the bottom may overcook before the ones on the top are done.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

101 Calories
5g Fat
9g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 101
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 902mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 90mg 7%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 94mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.