Lima Beans With Grilled Stuffed Vine Leaves Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 32 lrg Bottled grape leaves
- 2/3 c. Cooked, minced spinach
- 2/3 c. Red bell peppers, roasted & diced
- 2/3 c. Zucchini, grilled & diced
- 2/3 c. Yellow squash. grilled & diced
- 3 Tbsp. Cilantro, minced
- 2 Tbsp. Lime juice Salt Hungarian paprika Extra virgin olive oil spray
- 1 1/2 c. Lima beans, soaked
- 8 c. Water
- 1 x Bay leaf
- 2 Tbsp. Extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 Tbsp. Mustard seeds
- 2 x Jalapeno peppers, seeded & slivered
- 1 x Red bell pepper, minced
- 1 c. Tomato, minced Salt & pepper
- 3 Tbsp. Parsley, minced
- 3 Tbsp. Mint, minced
Directions
- Soak grape leaves in cold water for 10 min. Rinse, dry on paper towels & cut away tough stems.
- Combine vegetables & cilantro in a bowl. Add in half of the lime juice & season with salt & paprika. Place 1 tb of mix on each leaf, 3/4" from stem end. Fold stem end over the filling & roll into a hard packet.
- Soak 4 or possibly 5 long wooden skewers in water for 10 min. Thread stuffed leaves onto skewers, about 1" apart. If not using for a day, chill.
- Drain beans, combine them with water, bay leaf, 1 tb oil & bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat & simmer till almost tender, 1 1/2 hrs. Remove any skins which may float to the top & drain.
- 15 min before serving, heat a grill or possibly broiler. Spray grape leaves with extra virgin olive oil & grill 5 min a side.
- Heat remaining oil in a skillet. Add in mustard seeds & cover until they pop.
- Add in jalapeno & bell pepper & stir-fry for 2 min. Add in tomato, fry for 2 min. Stir in beans, salt, pepper & herbs. Spoon beans onto a warmed platter & top with grape leaves. Sprinkle with remaining lime juice.
Adding to Planner
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 824g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 497 | |
| Calories from Fat 42 | 8% |
| Total Fat 4.8g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 0.81g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium 1674mg | 48% |
| Total Carbs 112.42g | 30% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.1g | 40% |
| Sugars 79.67g | 53% |
| Protein 11.63g | 19% |
