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    Cooking Gorgeous » MSN Posts

    Delicious Stuffed Vegetables Recipes

    Published: Sep 6, 2024 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

    These easy, tasty stuffed vegetables recipes are the perfect comfort food for feeding your family. Each recipe uses different ingredients and offers a variety of techniques.

    In Turkey, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern countries, stuffed vegetables are incredibly popular. The fillings vary, with some using meat and others swapping rice for bulgur. If you're looking for a fun weeknight dinner or a gathering with friends, explore my collection of stuffed vegetable recipes!

    Rice Stuffed Onions

    5 pieces of rice stuffed onions - sogan Dolmasi served on a plate
    Ayla Clulee

    Rice Stuffed Onions, or Sogan Dolmasi is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that brings out the best in simple ingredients. This delicious dish combines tender onion shells stuffed with a rich filling made with ground beef, rice, tomato paste, fresh herbs, and warming spices.

    Whether you're serving it for family gatherings or a cozy dinner at home, Soğan Dolması is the perfect dish for any occasion.

    To learn more: Rice Stuffed Onions - Sogan Dolmasi

    Lahana Sarmasi - Turkish Cabbage Rolls

    lahana Sarmasi on a plate with lemon slices
    Ayla Clulee

    Turkish Cabbage Rolls (a.k.a Lahana Sarmasi or Dolmasi) is a flavourful dish made of cabbage leaves filled with spiced meat&bulgur mixture. 

    You can prepare these stuffed cabbage rolls ahead and reheat them before serving them to your dinner guests. Perfect dish for entertaining!

    To learn more: Turkish Cabbage Rolls - Lahana Sarmasi

    Stuffed Artichokes - Zeytinyağlı Enginar Dolmasi

    Ayla Clulee

    Zeytinyagli Enginar Dolmasi - Stuffed Artichokes is a tasty and nutritious dish that's packed with Mediterranean flavors. 

    This traditional Turkish recipe features artichokes stuffed with vegetables and aromatics, and cooked in olive oil and lemon juice. They make an impressive appetizer for spring or summer gatherings and also work well as part of a meze selection or a flavorful side dish.

    Not only is it a delicious meal, but it's also healthy, making it a great addition to any diet.

    To learn more: Zeytinyagli Enginar Dolmasi - Stuffed Artichokes

    Imam Bayildi

    imam Bayildi (Turkish stuffed Aubergine)
    Ayla Clulee

    Imam Bayildi (Turkish Stuffed Aubergines) is a classic Ottoman dish made with aubergines cooked in a generous amount of olive oil and then stuffed with a mixture of onions, tomatoes, and garlic.

    Packed with Mediterranean flavors, this baked stuffed aubergine dish is a very easy yet extremely delicious recipe to make. Although making imam bayıldı takes a little while, it surely is time very well spent. It is delicious, refreshing, and melts in the mouth!

    To learn more: Imam Bayildi (Turkish Stuffed Eggplant)

    Meat Stuffed Grape Leaves

    stuffed grape leaves served on a plate with lamb
    Ayla Clulee

    Meat Stuffed Grape Leaves (a.k.a Dolmas or Dolmades) is a Turkish dish that is also very popular in many Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries. This dish is known as "Etli Yaprak Sarma" in Turkey and is made with ground meat, fresh herbs, and rice wrapped in vine leaves.

    To learn more: Meat Stuffed Grape Leaves (Dolmas)

    Meat Stuffed Aubergines - Karniyarik

    Ayla Clulee

    Karniyarik - Meat Stuffed Aubergines, also known as "split belly" in Turkish, is a popular and delicious dish that originated in the Ottoman Empire. 

    This traditional recipe features tender aubergines stuffed with a savory mixture of minced meat, onions, tomatoes, and spices.

    To learn more: Karniyarik - Meat Stuffed Eggplants

    Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

    8 pieces of vegetarian stuffed peppers are served on a dish
    Ayla Clulee

    These delicious Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers (Biber Dolmasi) are filled with aromatic stuffing made of rice, onions, pine nuts, currants, and various herbs/spices. You can serve them as a side dish as well as the main meal or an appetizer. The leftovers are great for a boxed lunch the next day or a picnic.

    To learn more: Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers (Biber Dolmasi)

    Rice Stuffed Courgettes

    Ayla Clulee

    Kabak Dolması, or Rice-stuffed Courgette, is a traditional dish that brings together fresh zucchini and a flavorful filling made with rice, ground meat, fresh herbs, onions, and spices.

    This popular Middle Eastern dish is not only tasty but also surprisingly easy to make. It pairs wonderfully with yogurt and is truly worth trying. Made from everyday ingredients you likely already have at home, Kabak Dolması is also budget-friendly.

    To learn more: Kabak Dolması - Rice Stuffed Zucchini

    Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms

    8 pieces of stuffed mushrooms placed on a wooden board
    Ayla Clulee

    Cook up these delightful Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms for a great appetizer to impress your guests at your next holiday party or gathering.

    They are filled with breadcrumbs, sauteed shallots, fresh herbs, pine nuts, and cheese and baked in the oven.

    To learn more: Best Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms

    Papoutsakia - Greek Stuffed Aubergine

    Ayla Clulee

    Aubergine Papoutsakia (or Patlıcan Pabucaki) is a delightful vegetarian stuffed eggplant dish from Greek and Turkish cuisine. While it traditionally includes ground meat stuffing similar to Greek Moussaka (Musaka), I prefer this vegetarian version as a lighter option, especially during the summer.

    To learn more: Papoutsakia - Vegetarian Greek Stuffed Eggplant

    Yaprak Sarma - Vegan Stuffed Grape Leaves

    yaprak dolma (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
    Ayla Clulee

    Yaprak Sarma (or Yaprak dolma - Yalanci Dolma) is an authentic vegetarian Turkish dish made from Grape Leaves Stuffed with aromatic rice, fresh Mediterranean herbs, and spices. It's a popular choice for special occasions and gatherings.

    To learn more: Yaprak Sarma - Stuffed Grape Leaves

    Courgette Boats with Minced Meat

    2 pieces of stuffed zucchini boats
    Ayla Clulee

    These stuffed courgette boats are the perfect way to make use of your fresh garden courgettes. 

    They are loaded with spiced ground beef, onions, fresh herbs, and rice, topped with cheese to add extra flavor, and then baked to tender perfection.

    To learn more: Zucchini Boats with Ground Beef

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