Stuffed wild grape leaves a simple summer meal

VIRGINIA MCCOWN

Writer

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Looking for a delicious, unique and affordable summer snack? Look no further than your front yard! The wild grapes are here and they’re plentiful. What a better dish to prepare than dolmades or stuffed grape leaves? These leaves are here for the taking.

„ For stuffing

„ ¾ cup long grain rice

„ 1 medium onion finely chopped

„ ¼ cup pine nuts or chopped pecans

„ ¼ cup seedless raisins

„ 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves

„ 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

½ tsp ground black pepper

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