Dolmas (Greek Appetizer) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. pine nuts
1 c. long grain white rice
1 c. plus 3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 c. finely chopped yellow onion
3 finely chopped green onions with tops
1/4 c. minced, fresh parsley
2 Tbsp. minced, fresh mint
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. fresh black pepper
16 oz. brine packed grape leaves
3/4 c. fresh lemon juice
1 c. heated vegetable stock
fresh parsley

Preparation

Toast pine nuts in a heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until golden.
Cool.
Wash rice in cold water and drain.
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat.
Add yellow onion and saute until just soft.
Transfer to a large bowl.
Add rice, 1/2 cup of olive oil, green onions, 1/4 cup parsley, mint, pine nuts, cinnamon, allspice, salt and pepper.