Ingredients
- Small zucchini1 kilogram
Oil1 cup- Onion, chopped3 pieces
- Tomatoes, sliced2 pieces
- Pine nuts3 tablespoons
- Tomato paste, dissolved in some water1 tablespoon
Spices0.3 teaspoon
Ground Cinnamon0.3 teaspoon- Vegetable oil for frying1 cup
Ground beef200 grams
Salt1.5 teaspoons
Steps
- 1
Cut the ends of the zucchini and hollow them out, making sure to leave a relatively thick outer layer that can hold the filling.
5 minRequired Tools:
Knife
Frying Pan - 2
To prepare the filling, sauté the onion in a frying pan until soft, then add the meat, salt, spices, and cinnamon, and cook the mixture until the meat is done. Remove the filling from the heat and let it cool.
10 minRequired Tools:Frying Pan🍳Bowl - 3
Toast the pine nuts lightly in 3 tablespoons of oil, then add them to the filling and mix well.
5 minRequired Tools:Frying Pan - 4
Stuff the hollowed zucchini with the meat and pine nut mixture until three-quarters full, leaving some space at the top.
5 min - 5
Fry the stuffed zucchini in a cup of oil, turning occasionally until they change color on both sides. Remove from heat and arrange in a baking tray.
10 minRequired Tools:Frying Pan
Tray - 6
Preheat the oven to medium heat, about 180°C.
5 minRequired Tools:
Oven - 7
Place the tomato slices on top of the zucchini, then add the dissolved tomato paste and pour enough water to cover the contents of the tray. Sprinkle with a teaspoon of salt.
5 min - 8
Place the tray in the oven for 15 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
15 minRequired Tools:Oven - 9
Serve the dish hot with rice and vermicelli.
5 min
Nutrition Facts
Oilper 100gSpicesper 100gGround Cinnamonper 100gGround beefper 100gSaltper 100g* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.