Title: Grape Leaves Stuffed with Rice
Categories: Appetizer Vegetarian Rice
Yield: 4 Servings

5	tb	Chopped onions
1	c	Oil
2	c	Water
1	c	Brown rice
1	ts	Salt
2	ts	Kelp
2	ts	Dill weed
1/4	ts	Cinnamon
1/2	ts	Peppermint
1	ts	Paprika
1/2	ts	Pepper
1/2	ts	Allspice
		Juice of 1 lemon
12		Grape leaves

Saute onions in oil till light brown. Add 1 c water with the rice, salt & kelp. Mix well. Cover & cook till the water is absorbed. Remove from heat, cool slightly & add remaining spices. Place 1 generous ts of filling onto each grape leaf. Make one fold up from the base of the leaf, tuck in the sides & roll up tightly. Place in a heavy saucepan & fold down, packing the rolls tightly. Add remaining cup of water & lemon juice. Cook slowly over low heat till almost all the liquid has been absorbed. Serve hot or cold.

"Vegetarian Times Cookbook"

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