Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini

Name: Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 59 milliliters basmati rice; 0 teaspoons black pepper; 1 teaspoons dried mint; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 113 grams ground lamb; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 teaspoons salt; 473 milliliters tomato puree, divided; 907 grams zucchini or yellow squash

You can never have too many middl eastern recipes, so give Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini a try. Watching your figure? This gluten free and dairy free recipe has 213 calories, 11g of protein, and 8g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of basmati rice, pepper, mint, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. A couple people really liked this side dish. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour.

Instructions

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

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Basmati Rice

Tomato Puree

Ground Lamb

Pepper

Mint

Salt

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

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Zucchini

Apple

Lamb

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Apple Corer

Stir together the remaining tomato puree with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large skillet.

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Tomato Puree

Salt

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Frying Pan

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.

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Zucchini

Sauce

Water

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.

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Lemon Juice