IRAQI STUFFED ZUCCHINI (COUSA MASHI)
Tweaked Dh's families delicious recipe for our favorite stuffed vegetables with meat tomato sauce. Amounts are guesstimates since we only do to taste. This is not a gorgeous looking dish, but great comfort food. P.S. So far the picture posted is beautiful but much dryer than the way we like it.
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash and hollow out baby zucchini's cutting tops off where the stems grow. Put all together in a large pot. Discard innards.
- Cut tops off bell peppers and remove seeds and membrane. Add to pot including tops. Discard innards.
- Mix ground beef (CW rinses and drains), white Basmati rice, chopped onion, chopped flat leaf parsley, sea salt, to taste & baharat.
- Stuff each vegetable until just about full pressing lightly to make sure there are no air pockets. If you press to hard the result will be too dry.
- Cork each vegetable with stem end cutting to fit if too large. Return each.
- vegetable to the pot in as even a layer as possible.
- Keep remaining filling to side as it will be used in the sauce.
- Add tomato paste to some water and mix (whisk works best) until no lumps remain. Add to pot along with more water until just over top of the vegetables, Add some extra bahrat spice mix to taste, sea salt, and bring to the boil.
- Cover and cook until partially done adding remaining filling (it shouldn't be a lot) to the surrounding liquid so that once cooked it will form a sauce not a dry rice dish. So if needed add more water/sea salt. Boil/simmer until done.
- Remove vegetables and arrange on a large platter, spoon sauce around.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.9, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 422.9, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 12.8, Protein 27.1
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Rumel 057
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The stuffed zucchinis were flavorful and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. However, I think I would have preferred them to be a bit more tender.
Kytera Anderson
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.
Nizam Shah
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my stuffed zucchinis turned out dry and bland. I think I might have overcooked them.
Bijay Lama
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The stuffed zucchinis are so delicious and they're always a hit at parties.
Naeem
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I used lentils instead of ground beef in the filling. The stuffed zucchinis were still very flavorful and satisfying.
Gamba Blessing
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted the pine nuts from the filling. The stuffed zucchinis were still delicious without them.
Md Refat Hossain
[email protected]I made this recipe for my Iraqi friends and they said it tasted just like their mother's cooking. That's the best compliment I could have received!
Mujammil Islam
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Khamael Zoubi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I loved this recipe! The zucchini was tender and flavorful, and the filling was so delicious.
Kai CRANSTON
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have some leftover rice in my fridge, so this is a perfect way to use it up.
Joshua Henningson
[email protected]I had trouble finding grape leaves, so I used cabbage leaves instead. They worked just as well and the stuffed zucchinis still tasted amazing.
Anas Malik
[email protected]The zucchinis were a bit overcooked, but the filling was delicious. I think I'll try cooking them for a shorter time next time.
f9 zainYT
[email protected]The stuffed zucchinis were a bit bland for my taste, but I think that's because I didn't use enough spices. Next time, I'll be sure to add more cumin and paprika.
Ayeme Vincento
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. You can adjust the spices and herbs to suit your taste, making it a customizable dish that's always a crowd-pleaser.
Zaidkhan khan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The stuffed zucchinis were a hit at my dinner party. Everyone raved about the tender zucchinis and the flavorful filling.
Lusanda Shezi
[email protected]The stuffed zucchinis were a delightful addition to our dinner table. The combination of spices and herbs in the filling created a rich and aromatic flavor that everyone enjoyed.
Mk Monirul
[email protected]My first attempt at Iraqi stuffed zucchini turned out amazing! The recipe is easy to follow and the result is a flavorful, satisfying dish that's perfect for any occasion.
T Drotzur
[email protected]I tried this recipe for my family dinner and it was a huge hit! The zucchinis were perfectly tender, the filling was flavorful and juicy, and the sauce added a tangy touch that tied everything together.
Ana Ramirez
[email protected]This Iraqi stuffed zucchini recipe is a delightful journey into Middle Eastern flavors. The combination of seasoned ground beef, rice, and aromatic spices wrapped in tender zucchini slices is simply irresistible.