*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                           Stuffed Grape Leaves

Recipe By     : Janet Baker
Serving Size  : 18   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Appetizers

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      teaspoon      margarine -- melted
   2      tablespoons   onion -- diced fine
     1/2  cup           cooked rice
   1      teaspoon      olive oil
     1/8  teaspoon      salt
          pinch         ground pepper
   1      teaspoon      parsley flakes
   2      teaspoons     lemon juice
     1/3  cup           tomato juice

Sautee onion in margarine till golden.  Add rice, salt , pepepr and parsley.

lay leaves, shiny side down, on a flat surface.  Place 1 teaspoon rice
mixture on each leaf.  

Fold sides of each leaf over fillin, then roll up, starting from the narrow
end.  place stuffed leaves. seam side down, close together, in the bottom of
a skillet.  

Pour lemon and tomato juices over them.  Set a heavy plate or pie plate on
top to keep them fromfloating to the top during cooking.  Bring to a boil,
reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.

Remove from heat.  Cool to room temp.  Refrigerate till ready to serve.

TO SERVE:  Lift out of liquid with a slotted utensil and drain completely.

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