Lamb Dolma
Source: Stella Balakian, Balakian Farms
Recipe Type: Entrees | Seasons: Autumn, Summer
This recipe was demonstrated at the Foodwise Classroom on August 13, 2022.
Serves 2-4
INGREDIENTS
Filling
1 lb ground lamb (medium fattiness)
½ cup long grain rice
½ cup fine bulgar
1 small yellow onion
3 tbsp chopped parsley
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
16 oz organic blended heirloom tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
Wrap
Assortment of tomatoes, peppers, and squash, cored and hollowed for stuffing
Grape leaves
PREPARATION
To make filling: knead together lamb, rice, bulgar, onion, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper with 1 cup blended tomatoes. Reserve 1 cup of blended tomatoes to side.
Add mixture into vegetables and/or grape leaves.
Pour remainder of blended tomatoes (1 cup) over stuffed vegetables and grape leaves.
Cover with foil and bake at 400 degrees F for 1 hour.
Serve warm as main dish. Pair with sliced vegetables or salad with vinaigrette.
