Stuffed Grape Leaves with Vegetables and Cheese

    1. Prepare the Grape Leaves:
        • Rinse the grape leaves thoroughly and remove any stems.

    2. Cook the Vegetables:
        • Heat some vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
        • Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

        • Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
        • Add the chopped mushrooms to the pan and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown.
        • Add the chopped pepper and cook until softened.

      • Stir in the chopped parsley.
    3. Prepare the Cheese Mixture:
        • In a bowl, mix the cream cheese and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.

        • Beat the eggs and add them to the cheese mixture.
        • Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
        • Add the cooked vegetables to the cheese and egg mixture.

    4. Stuff and Roll the Grape Leaves:
        • Take each grape leaf and place a spoonful of the filling in the center.
        • Roll up the leaf, folding in the sides to enclose the filling.

    5. Cook the Stuffed Grape Leaves:
      • Heat more vegetable oil in the pan and fry the stuffed grape leaves until golden brown on both sides.

  1. Prepare the Yogurt Sauce:
    • In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, chopped dill, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Season with salt to taste.
  2. Serve:
      • Serve the stuffed grape leaves with the yogurt sauce. Bon appetit!

Serving Suggestions: Serve these stuffed grape leaves with a side of fresh salad or some crusty bread. They make a great appetizer or a light main course.

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