Turkish · Keto

Olive Oil Stuffed Grape Leaves

Vegan keto twist on the Turkish classic — grape leaves rolled around cauliflower rice, fresh herbs, and pine nuts in olive oil. Served chilled.

Halal-friendly Vegetarian Hard
Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
70 min
Serves
4
Olive Oil Stuffed Grape Leaves
5g Net carbs
4g Protein
30g Fat
320 Calories

Per serving

Ingredients

  • 50 g grape leaves
  • 300 g cauliflower rice
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • to taste salt and pepper

Method

  1. Rinse the grape leaves thoroughly in cold water, then blanch them in boiling water for 2 minutes to soften, and set aside to cool.
  2. Finely dice the onion and sauté in 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 6 minutes.
  3. Add the pine nuts and stir for 1 minute until lightly golden, then stir in the cauliflower rice, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes to release excess moisture.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in the chopped dill, parsley, mint, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and let the filling cool to room temperature.
  5. Lay each grape leaf flat with the stem end toward you, place a small portion of the cool filling near the stem, fold in the sides, and roll tightly into a compact cylinder.
  6. Arrange the rolls seam-side down in a snug single layer in a wide, heavy-bottomed pot. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and the rest of the lemon juice, then add enough water to just cover.
  7. Place a heavy plate on top to weigh the rolls down, bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, and cook covered for 40 minutes until the leaves are fully tender.
  8. Remove from heat, let cool in the pot, then transfer to a serving dish and chill for at least 1 hour. Serve cold with extra lemon wedges.

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