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Stuffed Zucchini

Stuffed Zucchini

جوهر الطويل
جوهر الطويلChef
LunchDinnerMain dishesRiceالجمهورية اللبنانية / Levantine
Tastes:EarthyUmamiSaltySour
Prep Time
35 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
60 min
Servings
5
Cost
Medium
Calories
350 kcal

Scale Portions

Ingredients

  • ZucchiniZucchini
    1 kilogram
  • Ground beefGround beef
    300 grams
  • White Rice, washed and drained
    1.5 cup
  • Tomato paste, dissolved in water
    1 tablespoon
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice
    0.5 piece
  • SaltSalt
    1 teaspoon
  • SpicesSpices
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Ground CinnamonGround Cinnamon
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Potato, sliced
    1 piece
  • Garlic, sliced
    3 clove
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice
    1 piece
  • Tomato PasteTomato Paste
    1 tablespoon
  • Dried MintDried Mint
    1 teaspoon
  • SaltSalt
    0.8 teaspoon

Steps

  1. 1

    Cut the ends of the zucchini from the top, and hollow out the zucchini, making sure to leave a relatively thick outer layer that can hold the filling.

    5 min
  2. 2

    To prepare the filling, mix the rice, meat, salt, spices, tomato paste, and lemon juice well in a bowl.

    Required Tools:
    Mixing BowlMixing Bowl
    5 min
  3. 3

    Stuff the hollowed zucchini until three-quarters full, leaving some space for the rice to expand.

    5 min
  4. 4

    Arrange the potato slices in a pot, and place the zucchini on top in a straight line, making sure not to leave any gaps between them, and cover with water.

    Required Tools:
    PotPot
    5 min
  5. 5

    Mix the sauce ingredients in a bowl and pour them into the pot, then place the pot over medium heat.

    Required Tools:
    Mixing BowlMixing Bowl
    5 min
  6. 6

    When the sauce starts to boil, reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 25 minutes.

    25 min
  7. 7

    Remove the zucchini from the pot after it is cooked, place it on a serving plate, and garnish with potato slices.

    5 min

Nutrition Facts

General Recipe Nutrition (Per Serving)
Fat15 g
Protein20 g
Carbohydrates45 g
Ingredients Nutritional Facts (per 100g)
ZucchiniZucchiniper 100g
Energy17 kcal
Protein1.2 g
Total Fat0.3 g
Carbohydrate3.1 g
Total Sugars1.7 g
Dietary Fiber1 g
Water95 g
Ground beefGround beefper 100g
Energy250 kcal
Protein26 g
Total Fat20 g
CoenzymeQ103.1 mg
Zinc4.8 mg
Lemon JuiceLemon Juiceper 100g
Energy20 kcal
Protein0.1 g
Carbohydrate5 g
Total Sugars1 g
Water94 g
SaltSaltper 100g
Ash100 g
SpicesSpicesper 100g
Energy350 kcal
Protein10 g
Total Fat15 g
Carbohydrate60 g
Dietary Fiber25 g
Ground CinnamonGround Cinnamonper 100g
Energy247 kcal
Protein4 g
Total Fat1.2 g
Carbohydrate81 g
Dietary Fiber53 g
Total Sugars2.2 g
Lemon JuiceLemon Juiceper 100g
Energy20 kcal
Protein0.1 g
Carbohydrate5 g
Total Sugars1 g
Water94 g
Tomato PasteTomato Pasteper 100g
Energy100 kcal
Protein1.5 g
Total Fat0.5 g
Carbohydrate24 g
Total Sugars20 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Dried MintDried Mintper 100g
Energy276 kcal
Protein6 g
Total Fat8 g
Carbohydrate68 g
Dietary Fiber38 g
SaltSaltper 100g
Ash100 g

* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.

Dietary Features & Tags

HalalGluten-FreeDairy-Free
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