Dolmeh (Persian Stuffed Grape Leaves) Recipe | Saveur

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• ½ scallion, finely chopped
• 1 lb. ground beef
• ½ cup dill leaves, finely chopped
• ½ cup tarragon leaves, finely chopped
• ¼ tsp. saffron threads
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• ⅔ cup basmati rice, rinsed
• ⅓ cup green split peas
• ½ cup finely chopped parsley leaves
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• Grape leaves, rinsed and stems removed, for stuffing
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup sugar