Dolmathes

Ingredients

• 1 cup olive oil , divided
• 1.5 pounds onions , chopped
• 1.75 cups uncooked white rice
• 2 lemons , juiced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 0.5 cups chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 1 jar grape leaves , 8 ounce

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. 2

   Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onions in oil until tender. Stir in rice and cook until lightly browned. Pour in 3 1/2 cups water and 1/2 of the lemon juice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in dill, parsley, and pine nuts; remove from heat.

3. 3

   Remove stems from grape leaves and place 1 tablespoon rice mixture in the center of each. Fold in the sides and roll tightly. Place seam-side down in a baking dish and cover with remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and enough water to cover 1/2 of the dolmathes.

4. 4

   Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.