Herbed Rice-Stuffed Grape Leaves (Warak Enab)

Rolling grape leaves is one of those kitchen tasks that looks fussier than it actually is once you get a rhythm going — a small spoonful of herbed rice filling, a tight roll, and into the pot they go to simmer until the leaves turn tender and the rice cooks through.

What makes this filling distinctive is just how much fresh parsley and mint go into it relative to the rice, which keeps the whole thing tasting green and bright rather than starchy, brought together with diced tomato, olive oil, and a good amount of lemon juice.

These are entirely plant-based and naturally gluten-free, since the filling is just rice, herbs, and vegetables. They make a satisfying snack or light appetizer on their own, or a nice addition to a spread of other small Mediterranean dishes, and they keep well in the fridge for several days once cooked.