Dolmades

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Ingredients

1 cup	Extra virgin olive oil (divided)
681 gm	White onion (chopped)
1 3/4 cup	White rice, short-grain, dry (uncooked, preferably brown rice)
2 from 2 lemons	Lemon juice
2 tbsp	Dill, fresh (chopped)
1/2 cup	Parsley, fresh (chopped)
2 tbsp	Pine nuts, dried
1 8-ounce can(s)	Grape leaves, canned (drained & rinsed)

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onions until tender. Stir in rice and brown slightly.
Add 3 1/2 cups water, and half of the lemon juice. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Stir in dill, parsley and pine nuts.
Remove stems from grape leaves and place 1 tablespoon of rice mixture in the center. Fold in the sides and roll tightly. Place, folded side down, in a baking dish and cover with remaining olive oil, lemon juice and enough water to cover 1/2 of the dolmathas.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes

Calories 518

Calories from fat 299

Calories from saturated fat 41

Total Fat 33 g

Saturated Fat 4.6 g

Trans Fat 0.0 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4 g

Monounsaturated Fat 23.0 g

Cholesterol 0

Sodium 930 mg

Potassium 207 mg

Total Carbohydrate 53 g

Dietary Fiber 6.8 g

Sugars 6.5 g

Protein 5.6 g