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Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini

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

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What to Drink?

Wine Syrah
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 pound ground lamb
  • 1/4 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups tomato puree, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds small zucchini or yellow squash
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 185 | Total Fat: 4.5g | Cholesterol: 19mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2007 by Famouscook 
I really liked this recipe! I changed the quantities to 6 servings and used 5 zucchinis. To... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2008 by Saudi Sarah 
ok, so i will admit i am not good at following directions. i already have had this many times,... MORE

 
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