MIDDLE EASTERN STUFFED ZUCCHINI

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A Middle Eastern recipe for stuffed summer squashes. You can also use long thin eggplants.

Provided by KELLYJEANNE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Zucchini Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ pound ground lamb
¼ cup basmati rice
2 cups tomato puree, divided
½ teaspoon dried mint
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds small zucchini or yellow squash
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon dried mint

Steps:

  • Mix together the ground lamb, basmati rice, 2 tablespoons tomato puree, 1/2 teaspoon mint, salt, and pepper; mix well, and set aside.
  • Slice the ends off of the zucchinis and hollow out the centers using an apple corer. Stuff with lamb mixture.
  • Stir together the remaining tomato puree with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large skillet. Place the stuffed zucchini into the sauce, and add enough water to cover the zucchini. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic, lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of mint. Recover, and simmer an additional 15 minutes. To serve, cut the zucchini crosswise into rounds and arrange on a serving plate. Spoon sauce over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1119.3 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

MD Nahid Hasan Limon
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover meat and rice.


Bishnu Bist
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I love the way the zucchini absorbs the flavors of the stuffing. It's a really delicious and satisfying dish.


Debbie Ann Mendoza
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This is my go-to recipe for stuffed zucchini. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Rokaia Amin Arna
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for company.


Samad Sindhi
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it!


Janzaib Balouch
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Lucci Perea
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Okuhle Sikhakhane
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but this recipe was delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Mian hossain
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The results are amazing!


Syed MShah
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The zucchini is cooked perfectly in this recipe. It's tender and flavorful.


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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. It's a perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Arsalan Shaikh
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables.


M Qasim bashir M Qasim bashir
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I've never had stuffed zucchini before, but this recipe was a great introduction. It was delicious!


sametta Johnson
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This is my new favorite stuffed vegetable recipe. It's so flavorful and the zucchini is cooked perfectly.


kayden crabbe
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Peblox 19
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves Middle Eastern cuisine.


Nakamya Lydia
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Wow, this was so good! I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this dish changed my mind. The stuffing was flavorful and the zucchini was cooked perfectly.


Deborah Ojodale
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I love the way the zucchini softens and absorbs the flavors of the stuffing. It's a really delicious and satisfying dish.


da5starrmd
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables.


IBSA ABDI NU
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This stuffed zucchini recipe is a keeper! The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. My family loved it.