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.
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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- 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.
- In a bowl, mix together the rice, ground meat, onion, garlic, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Fill the vegetable shells with the rice and meat mixture, packing it tightly.
- Place the stuffed vegetables in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and pour a little water into the dish to cover the bottom.
- 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.
- Serve the dolma hot with yogurt or a tomato-based sauce. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 451kcal (23%)Carbohydrates: 65g (22%)Protein: 18g (36%)Fat: 15g (23%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 41mg (14%)Sodium: 60mg (3%)Potassium: 1326mg (38%)Fiber: 11g (46%)Sugar: 17g (19%)Vitamin A: 7379IU (148%)Vitamin C: 250mg (303%)Calcium: 89mg (9%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
