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.

Doug Brown
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This was my first time making stuffed zucchini and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Riquesha Chatrie
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I loved this dish! The flavors were amazing and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Tilahun Yalew
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This dish was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think it would be better suited for a special occasion rather than a weeknight meal.


Mian Shahbaz
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I thought this dish was just okay. It was a bit bland for my taste and the zucchini was a bit undercooked. I think I would prefer a different recipe for stuffed zucchini.


Eric Schindelmeiser
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I'm not a huge fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this dish. The filling was so flavorful and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new way to enjoy zucchini.


Mujeeb Khan
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This was one of the best stuffed zucchini dishes I've ever had! The filling was moist and flavorful and the zucchini was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again!


swoober_tech
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I thought this dish was just okay. The filling was a bit dry and the zucchini was a bit tough. I think I would prefer a different recipe for stuffed zucchini.


Jake Mcrary
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This dish was a bit too time-consuming for me. I think it would be better suited for a special occasion rather than a weeknight meal.


Yousaf Jan
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I love the Middle Eastern flavors in this dish. The combination of spices and herbs is perfect. I will definitely be making this again!


Anisha Gautam
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This was my first time making stuffed zucchini and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tala Abou chaker
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The zucchini was a bit undercooked for my liking, but the filling was delicious. I would recommend cooking the zucchini for a few minutes longer next time.


Jaxson Rock
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more spices or herbs to really bring out the flavor of the zucchini.


James Burke
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this dish changed my mind! The stuffing was flavorful and the zucchini was tender and juicy. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Christopher Genrich
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This stuffed zucchini dish was an absolute delight! The flavors were so well-balanced and the zucchini was cooked to perfection. I especially loved the combination of mint and dill in the filling. It added a refreshing touch to the dish. I will defin


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