Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice – A Timeless Dish Full of Flavor - Gimme Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 jar (or about 50 fresh) grape leaves, rinsed and drained
• Water for blanching (if using fresh leaves)
• 1 ½ cups uncooked short-grain or medium-grain rice
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint (optional, but highly recommended)
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon allspice
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth (for a richer taste)