Grape Leaves Stuffed with Goat Cheese
Delight your taste buds with these Grape Leaves Stuffed with Goat Cheese, a Mediterranean-inspired appetizer that’s as elegant as it is easy to prepare. This recipe combines tender grape leaves with a creamy, tangy filling of goat cheese, cream cheese, minced garlic, fresh dill, and vibrant lemon zest for a flavor-packed bite. Steamed to perfection with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice, these stuffed grape leaves are light yet indulgent, making them perfect for entertaining or as a unique side dish. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this dish delivers a harmonious blend of fresh herbs, citrusy brightness, and velvety textures. Perfect for fans of Mediterranean cuisine, these grape leaves are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 pieces Grape leaves (jarred or fresh)
- 200 grams Goat cheese
- 100 grams Cream cheese
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
If using jarred grape leaves, rinse thoroughly under cold water to remove excess brine, and then pat dry with a clean towel. If using fresh grape leaves, blanch them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, transfer them to an ice bath, and then pat dry.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Lay a grape leaf flat on a clean work surface, with the vein side facing up and the stem end closest to you. Trim off any thick stem if necessary.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the goat cheese mixture onto the center of the leaf near the stem end.
Fold the bottom edge of the grape leaf up over the cheese filling, then fold in the sides, and roll it tightly from the bottom to the top, creating a small cylinder. Repeat with the remaining leaves and filling.
Place the stuffed grape leaves seam side down in a steamer basket or a shallow heatproof dish. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the top.
Steam the stuffed grape leaves over simmering water for about 8-10 minutes to gently warm them through and soften the leaves further.
Remove from heat and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature as an appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1294 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.3 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.7 g | 324% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 2958 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.8 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 55.2 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 770 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 575 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
