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Stuffed grape leaves

From the video “Dolmas Recipe | How To Make Stuffed Grape Leaves!” by The Mediterranean Dish. RecipesMD is not affiliated with The Mediterranean Dish. Steps are in our own words.

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Not spicy
Total time
~10 min
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Serves
~6
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Cost
~$5.84*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$13.16* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Involved
Ingredients
15

Ingredients

  • No pork

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$17.51*for the batch in the video
~$5.84*per serving

You save about ~$13.16* per serving (69% less*) than ordering it out — ~$39.49* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Mediterranean restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

7 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 4 predicted from typical costs · not priced: grape leaves, allspice, mint, dill

* Estimate, not a quote: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mediterranean restaurant plate at ~$19, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 88% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving278 kcal · 14% of 2,000
Fat15 g19%
Saturated fat3.1 g16%
Sodium280 mg12%
Carbohydrate26 g10%
Fiber1.8 g6%
Total sugars2.6 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein11 g22%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+9 of 20
  • Saturated fat−11 of 20
  • Sodium−9 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 9 of 11 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 6 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for rice, extra virgin olive oil, onions, ground beef, parsley, tomatoes and 1 more, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: salt, pepper, mint, dill. Not matched to nutrient data: grape leaves, allspice. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • pot
  • skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • spoon
  • bowl
  • Dutch oven
  • plate
  • tongs

What the video didn’t say

  • exact quantities of ingredients
  • exact cooking temperatures
  • exact serving yield
  • exact total preparation and cooking time
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Stuffed grape leaves

What makes The Mediterranean Dish's Stuffed grape leaves recipe and technique special?

The Mediterranean Dish's take on Stuffed grape leaves focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Mediterranean flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Rolling too loose lets filling escape during simmering. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Stuffed grape leaves at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Stuffed grape leaves recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Stuffed grape leaves ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Stuffed grape leaves can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in The Mediterranean Dish's Stuffed grape leaves?

This recipe utilizes approximately 15 ingredients across 21 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Stuffed grape leaves?

The official cooking video by The Mediterranean Dish is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.