Grape Leaf Pilaf

Name: Grape Leaf Pilaf
Ingredients: 1 cup white or brown rice; 1 cup chopped grape leaves from a jar; 1 cup sugar snap peas, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped dill leaves; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste; 1/4 cup (optional) crumbled feta; 1/3 cup pine nuts

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup white or brown rice
1 cup chopped grape leaves from a jar
1 cup sugar snap peas, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped dill leaves
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
1/4 cup (optional) crumbled feta
1/3 cup pine nuts

Directions

1

Prepare rice as instructed on package. While cooking, place chopped grape leaves in a sieve and rinse under running water to remove excess salt. Squeeze out excess moisture and add to the simmering pot of rice (without stirring).
2

Toast pine nuts over low heat for 5 minutes, turning occasionally until they are golden and aromatic.
3

Stir the cooked pot of rice to combine with the grape leaves. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add all remaining ingredients except for pine nuts. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
4

Garnish with toasted pine nuts and serve warm, cold, or at room temperature.