Ingredients:
For the Filling:
Rice (short-grain or medium-grain)
Ground Meat (beef or lamb, optional)
Onion (finely chopped)
Garlic (minced)
Fresh Herbs (parsley, dill, and mint)
Tomato Paste
Olive Oil
Ground Turmeric
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Black Pepper
Salt
Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
Pine Nuts or Slivered Almonds (optional)
For the Grape Leaves:
Grape Leaves (fresh or jarred, rinsed and drained if jarred)
For Cooking:
Water or Broth (vegetable or chicken broth)
Olive Oil
Lemon Juice