Vine Leaf Rolls

Name: Vine Leaf Rolls
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Vialone nano rice 1 cup; Grape leaves 30; Lemon juice 1; Black pepper 1 pinch; Dill 1 tsp; Red Tropea onions 1; Extra virgin olive oil 2 spoonfuls; Mint 1 tsp; Dill 1 sprig; Parsley 1 tuft; Fine salt to taste

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152

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Energy Kcal 152
Carbohydrates g 28.6
of which sugars g 1
Protein g 2.8
Fats g 3
of which saturated fat g 0.45
Fiber g 1.2
Sodium mg 200

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 45 min
Serving: 6

PRESENTATION

Golden, tightly wrapped grape leaves give Vine Leaf Rolls a classic, inviting look on the table—something that catches attention right away at family gatherings or friendly potlucks. Signature moist texture and subtle tang blend perfectly, making each bite of these Vine Leaf Rolls taste soft, deeply flavorful, and just unique enough to make folks perk up when you pass the platter. It’s that mix of nice earthiness and a gentle herby aroma families crave, especially when meals start to feel a little routine. Look for these rolls at celebrations or weeknight dinners; since they’re a popular choice in so many American recipes, people of all ages dig into them, whether as appetizers or main sides. Plating up good-looking, cheerful little bundles brings a sense of tradition—those moments where traditional cooking vibes mix with modern family needs. Tables feel fuller, friends feel a bit more welcome, and everyone enjoys bite-sized comfort food that bridges casual lunches and festive evenings.

Families with busy schedules love easy wins, and that’s part of why these easy meals are always a hit at mealtimes or served as part of snack boards for game night. Toss these rolls in with lunchboxes, offer them as a quick comfort bite...they disappear pretty fast, especially with hungry kids or post-game snackers around. Because they fit so many scenes—budget-friendly recipes for last-minute dinners, memorable add-ins to meal prep routines, or that one special entry on a weeknight potluck—they rank really high on must-have lists. Serving Vine Leaf Rolls alongside crunchy salads, creamy dips, or just a simple lemon wedge pretty much guarantees everyone gets what they like. Great for those who like to mix classic comfort food with reliable, quick recipes (young cooks and grandparents alike end up asking for more). Anyone looking to brighten a mealtime without breaking the bank finds these grape leaf rolls to be an easy, good fit—the taste is both familiar and a little exciting, and their popularity across American recipes shows just how well they work anywhere families gather.

INGREDIENTS: Vialone nano rice 1 cup (200 g); Grape leaves 30; Lemon juice 1; Black pepper 1 pinch; Dill 1 tsp; Red Tropea onions 1; Extra virgin olive oil 2 spoonfuls; Mint 1 tsp (5 g); Dill 1 sprig; Parsley 1 tuft; Fine salt to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Vine Leaf Rolls

First, prepare the filling for the vine leaf rolls: clean and chop an onion (1-2) and do the same with the aromatic herbs 3.

Sauté the finely chopped onion in a pan with extra virgin olive oil until it wilts. Then add the rice, chopped parsley, chopped mint, dill, salt, pepper, half a cup of water and let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking 5. Then prepare the vine leaves 6,

wash the vine leaves well and after blanching them in boiling water 7, let them drain well 8 by laying them on a clean cloth. Then let the mixture cool and when it is cold, place a teaspoon in each leaf, positioning it at the edge 9.

Fold the leaf over itself first the top edges then the side edges (10-11) to ensure the filling does not escape 12.

Use about ten leaves to cover the base of a tall, thick-bottomed pot 13; place the rolls obtained on these leaves in the pot to form concentric circles and gradually overlapping the rolls. Once all are placed, pour the lemon juice 14 over them and enough cold water to cover the last layer of rolls 15; cover everything with a plate and a weight so they do not fall apart during cooking and cook on very low heat for about 1 hour, or until the water is completely absorbed. Let them cool and serve cold.

Curiosity

Did you know that besides making excellent rolls, vine leaves have many medicinal properties?
It seems that fresh leaves are very effective in treating skin diseases and that a decoction of vine leaves is excellent for compresses and washes, and also, a decoction of young leaves, harvested from May to August, has a strong astringent property.

Tip

Attention, please: if you are using canned vine leaves, preparation begins 12 hours earlier. This is the time you need to soak them in cold water, then drain and dry them carefully before proceeding. Can't find vine leaves? Substitute them! They are not the same, but blanched cabbage or savoy leaves will perform the same function excellently. For a "warm" version, add minced meat, fennel seeds, cumin, pine nuts, and marjoram to the filling: once must be tried, but they are certainly less suitable than the original ones to accompany fish dishes, as tradition has it.

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Vine Leaf Rolls

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How to prepare Vine Leaf Rolls

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