Stuffed Grape Leaves - Dolma

Dolma is a family of stuffed vegetable dishes common in the Middle East and surrounding regions including the Balkans.

Common vegetables to stuff include tomato, pepper, onion, zucchini, eggplant, and garlic. The stuffing actually may or may not include meat.

Meat dolmas are generally served warm. The filling consists of rice and minced meat. It actually includes: onion, herbs like dill, mint or parsley and spices.

Meatless fillings are cooked with olive oil and include raisins or currants, onion, nuts or pulses.