Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini

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

Submitted by KELLYJEANNE
Published on July 10, 2019
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Mix together the ground lamb, basmati rice, 2 tablespoons tomato puree, 1/2 teaspoon mint, salt, and pepper; mix well, and set aside.

  2. Slice the ends off of the zucchinis and hollow out the centers using an apple corer. Stuff with lamb mixture.

  3. 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.

  4. 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 (per serving)

183 Calories
5g Fat
29g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 183
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 1119mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 11g 21%
Vitamin C 54mg 60%
Calcium 66mg 5%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 1221mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.