STUFFED ZUCCHINI MIDDLE EAST STYLE

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An exotic way to use those large Zucchini from the garden. The yogurt sauce is a delicious, garlicky treat. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice and a vegetable side dish.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Onions

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 large zucchini
1 large onion, chopped
1 lb lean ground beef, uncooked
3/4 cup short-grain rice, uncooked
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 cups plain nonfat yogurt
1 egg
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cut zucchini lengthwise and remove seeds.
  • Place cut side up in one or two large casseroles dishes (depending one the size of the squash.) Spray a large skillet with oil cooking spray, gently cook onion until transparent.
  • Combine cooked onions with ground beef, rice, parsley, allspice, salt and prpper, and mix throughly.
  • Fill each zucchini boat with the meat mixture, mounding it up and packing it in.
  • Pour 1 cup (240ml) water on the bottom of each pan, around the squashes.
  • cover pans tightly with aluminum foil, bake 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare yogurt sauce: In a heavy saucepan, combine yogurt, egg white, cornstarch, and salt.
  • Stir mixture over medium heat until it comes to a boil.
  • continue to stir and cook for 5 minutes; it will thicken slightly as it cooks.
  • Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • When Zucchini has cooked for 45 minutes, remove from oven, uncover, and pour yogurt sauce over Zucchini.
  • Return to oven, uncovered and cook for 10 minutes more.

Sandesh Baahyal
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This was a great recipe! I used a different type of rice and it turned out great.


Ariyan Ahammed
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini, and this recipe is a great one. The zucchini was tender and flavorful, and the filling was savory and satisfying.


fhn vvg
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Zakir Panhwar
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but this recipe changed my mind. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious.


Rizi Rj
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal.


Britney Booth
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


gloria augustine
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Loved it!


isba ahamed
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I highly recommend it!


Kevine Otieno
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This was a great recipe! I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great.


Saundra ONeal
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables.


Motunrayo Bolaji
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So delicious! I made this for dinner last night and my family loved it. The zucchini was tender and flavorful, and the filling was savory and satisfying.


Joseph Isaac
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This stuffed zucchini recipe is a winner! The flavors are amazing and the zucchini is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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