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Azerbaijani dolma

Azerbaijani dolma is a traditional dish made by stuffing vegetables like bell peppers, tomatoes, eggplants, or vine leaves with a filling of minced meat, rice, and various herbs and spices. It is a popular dish in Azerbaijani cuisine and is often served with yogurt or a tomato-based sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Azerbaijani
Calories: 451

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 4 large tomatoes
  • 1 eggplant
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1/2 lb ground lamb or beef
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil
  • Water

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and tomatoes and remove the seeds. Cut the eggplant in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a shell. Keep the vegetable shells aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the rice, ground meat, onion, garlic, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Fill the vegetable shells with the rice and meat mixture, packing it tightly.
  5. Place the stuffed vegetables in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and pour a little water into the dish to cover the bottom.
  6. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for about 45-60 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked through and the rice is tender.
  7. Serve the dolma hot with yogurt or a tomato-based sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 1326mgFiber: 11gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 7379IUVitamin C: 250mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 3mg

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