Healing Recipe: South American Style Stuffed Grape Vine Leaves

Sick of making the same thing when it comes to appetisers or entrees? It’s time to try something different with these amazing Stuffed Grape Vine Leaves that are full of South American flavours and absolutely mouth-watering. Of course, they work in perfectly with our Plant-Based Eating from around the World Blog

These Stuffed Grape Vine Leaves are not only full of tantalising flavours, they are loaded with vegetables which of course comes with an array of many health benefits. The Lima bean salsa that accompanies these South American style Stuffed Grape Vine Leaves, certainly takes this dish to the next level. Lima beans (a popular legume that originated from Peru) are rich in nutrients, are a good source of protein and are full of healthy complex carbohydrates. Lima beans offer a buttery mild taste which makes these beans an easy ingredient to incorporate into side dishes as well as being added to soups, salads and casseroles.

Lima beans are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fibre, as are most other legumes. In addition to lowering cholesterol, lima beans’ high fibre content prevents blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal, making these beans an especially good choice for individuals with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia. When combined with whole grains such as rice, lima beans provide virtually fat-free high-quality protein. You may already be familiar with beans’ fibre and protein, but this is far from all Lima beans have to offer.

If you are unable to source grapevine leaves, simply substitute with cabbage leaves. This recipe is quite versatile, feel free to use similar vegetables that you may have on hand or add in other South American inspired flavours such as sweet potato and even diced pineapple.

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