Beet Leaf Holubtsi
 
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
 
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients
  • beet leaves
  • 2 cups of white rice
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 6 slices of bacon - diced
  • 1 medium onion - chopped
  • whipping cream
  • fresh dill
  • salt & pepper
Instructions
  1. Prepare the rice according to the package directions.
  2. Meanwhile fry bacon, after 5 minutes add 1 tablespoon of butter and chopped onion.
  3. It is done when the bacon is crisp.
  4. Pour the bacon and onions, over the rice.
  5. Add a generous amount of freshly chopped dill and stir to combine.
  6. Now is a good time to season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add a ΒΌ cup of whipping cream, stirring until it all becomes creamy.
  8. Place a beet leaf on a cutting board and trim the bottom part straight across to remove the stem. Place a generous teaspoon of filling on the trimmed edge of the beet leaf and roll it towards the tip.
  9. Gently place the roll in a greased/buttered baking dish.
  10. Repeat until you have used all the leaves and filling.
  11. Pour whipping cream and a few teaspoons of shaved onion over the rolls just until lightly covered.
  12. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
Recipe by Nutmeg Disrupted at https://nutmegdisrupted.com/beet-leaf-holubtsi/