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Olive-oil braised, meatless rice-filled appetizer
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
4 piece (medium) of Stuffed grape leaves with olive oil, meatless (120 g) has 198 calories. That works out to 165 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.7 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 10.4 g of fat and 4.3 g of fiber. Its 129.6 µg of Vitamin K covers 108% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Meatless stuffed grape leaves with olive oil are made by wrapping rice filling in vine leaves, then gently cooking the parcels with olive oil. The filling often includes onion, herbs and spices. They are a familiar part of Turkish home cooking and belong to a wider family of stuffed-leaf dishes found across the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East.
Usually served cool or at room temperature, they work well as a meze, a small plate alongside a meal, or part of a picnic spread; lemon is a classic accompaniment. Rice provides most of their carbohydrate, while the olive oil contributes fat. With 3.6 g of fibre per 100 g, they pair nicely with a fresh salad for a light meal.
Selected: 100 g
165
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
18.9g
· 7% DV
Protein
2.8g
· 6% DV
Fat
8.7g
· 11% DV
Fiber
3.6g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 7% · Fat 47%
Vitamins
Vitamin K
108µg · 90% DV
Vitamin E
1.9mg · 13% DV
B3
0.9mg · 6% DV
Folate
24µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Sodium
420mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
48mg · 7% DV
Calcium
64mg · 6% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 165 calories in 100 g:
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NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.25g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.45g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 11.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (11.5:1).
Meatless stuffed grape leaves with olive oil are usually filled with rice, onion, herbs, and seasonings, then gently cooked with olive oil and lemon. Some recipes add currants or pine nuts, while others keep the filling simple; ingredients vary by regional and family tradition.
Meatless stuffed grape leaves with olive oil are usually served cold or at room temperature. Chilling lets the lemon and olive-oil flavors settle into the filling, though they can also be eaten warm if preferred.
Meatless stuffed grape leaves with olive oil are usually eaten as a small bite, often by hand or with a fork. Add a squeeze of lemon if you like, and serve them as part of a mezze spread or as a starter rather than treating them as a hot main dish.
To make meatless stuffed grape leaves with olive oil, place a small amount of seasoned rice filling on each softened leaf, fold in the sides, and roll it up. Pack the rolls snugly in a pan, add water, olive oil, and lemon, then cook gently until the rice is tender.
Meatless stuffed grape leaves with olive oil usually fall apart when the rolls are loose, overfilled, or left to move around in the pan. Use a modest amount of filling, tuck in the sides firmly, and arrange the rolls close together while they cook.
Meatless stuffed grape leaves with olive oil are one kind of dolma: grape leaves rolled around a filling. “Dolma” is a broader name for stuffed foods, while “sarma” describes rolled leaves; depending on the region, people may use these terms differently.
Tender, flexible grape leaves with fine veins work best for meatless stuffed grape leaves with olive oil. If using brined leaves, rinse them well to remove excess salt; blanch fresh leaves briefly so they soften enough to roll without tearing.
Meatless stuffed grape leaves with olive oil usually keep for up to three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Chill them promptly after cooking, and take out only the portion you plan to serve.
Yes, meatless stuffed grape leaves with olive oil can be frozen. Let them cool, pack them in an airtight container, and thaw them in the refrigerator; the leaves may soften after thawing, so handle the rolls gently.
Meatless stuffed grape leaves with olive oil pair well with lemon, other mezze, or a fresh salad. Plain yogurt or cucumber yogurt can also be served alongside, though the leaves are commonly offered on their own as part of a shared appetizer spread.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.