How to Make Gorgonzola and Olive Stuffed Grape Leaves - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Mediterranean cuisine, you're going to love this recipe for Gorgonzola and Olive Stuffed Grape Leaves. These little parcels of goodness are bursting with flavor and are the perfect addition to any mezze platter or as a standalone appetizer.

Grape leaves have been used in cooking for centuries, and they're a staple in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. In this recipe, we're taking grape leaves and stuffing them with a delicious mixture of creamy Gorgonzo...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup chopped green olives
  • ¾ cup chopped kalamata olives
  • ½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • ¾ cup chopped macadamia nuts
  • 5 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 4 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar grape leaves packed in brine

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 rolled leaves

  • In a bowl, mix the green olives, kalamata olives, Gorgonzola cheese, macadamia nuts, basil, tomatoes, bell pepper, garlic, and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Lay each grape leaf flat, and place a heaped tablespoonful of the olive and Gorgonzola mixture in the center. Fold or roll the leaves around the mixture. Chill until serving.
  • Nutrition

    91 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 606mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 77mg