Calabacines Rellenos (Stuffed Squash) Recipe

Name: Calabacines Rellenos (Stuffed Squash)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 small squash (try zucchini); 1/2 medium onion, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 lb ground lamb; 3 slices bacon, diced; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon water; 1 tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup plain yogurt; 12 mint leaves, minced; 2 ounces parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon flat leaf parsley, minced

Servings: persons

4 small squash (try zucchini)
1/2 medium onion, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lb ground lamb
3 slices bacon, diced
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon water
1 tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup plain yogurt
12 mint leaves, minced
2 ounces parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon flat leaf parsley, minced

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Cut both ends of the squash. Cook squash in salted boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle.
3
Cut squash in half lengthwise and, using a spoon, remove the seeds.
4
Saute onion in olive oil until soft. Add lamb, bacon, salt, pepper and mix well. Add the tomato paste, sugar, garlic and water.
5
Cook until the meat has cooked through, using a spoon to break it apart.
6
Add the tomato, yogurt and mint. Mix well.
7
Place squash in a baking pan and fill each one with the meat mixture. Sprinkle each with the parmesan cheese and some pepper.
8
Bake until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
9
Sprinle each squash with the chopped parsley and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 small squash (try zucchini), 1/2 medium onion, minced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 lb ground lamb, and more.

Yes, Calabacines Rellenos (Stuffed Squash) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Calabacines Rellenos (Stuffed Squash)

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