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 Editz
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables.


Emon Shekh
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family.


Adnan Fatah
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This recipe is a great way to use up summer zucchini.


Malak Aya
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe.


Osasere Precious
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


supreme endless
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I've made this recipe with different types of vegetables and it's always delicious.


Patricia Lopez
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Nirmal Chhetri
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Adele Moodley
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy meal.


Ade Wumi
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Blox Plays
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids loved the zucchini and the stuffing.


Ravi Shah
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The zucchini is always cooked perfectly and the stuffing is always delicious.


VINSMOOKE YT
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family. The zucchini was tender and flavorful, and the stuffing was perfectly seasoned.


aerialHoTmelly
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This stuffed zucchini recipe is a great way to use up summer zucchini. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.