Kusa Mihshi - Stuffed Lebanese Squash / Cucuzza / K

Name: Kusa Mihshi - Stuffed Lebanese Squash / Cucuzza / Koosa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 zucchini, ends trimmed (each approx. 6'' long, about 3 pounds); 12 ounces ground lamb; ¾ cup instant brown rice; 1 ¾ teaspoons dried marjoram, divided; 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cumin, divided; 1 ¼ teaspoons dried mint, divided; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice, divided; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce, preferably chunky

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Hollow out each zucchini using a zucchini / apple corer or small, flexible paring knife, leaving 1/8-inch-thick walls.
3
Combine lamb, rice, 1 1/4 teaspoons marjoram, 3/4 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon mint, 1/8 teaspoon allspice, salt and cayenne in a medium bowl.
4
Loosely stuff each zucchini with the lamb mixture.
5
Place the stuffed zucchini in a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
6
Combine tomato sauce with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon marjoram, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 3/4 teaspoon mint and 1/8 teaspoon allspice in a medium saucepan.
7
Bring to a boil then pour over the zucchini.
8
Cover the pan with foil.
9
Bake, turning the zucchini halfway through cooking, until the zucchini and rice are tender and the filling reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 40 to 50 minutes.
10
Serve the zucchini with the sauce.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 zucchini, ends trimmed (each approx. 6'' long, about 3 pounds), 12 ounces ground lamb, ¾ cup instant brown rice, 1 ¾ teaspoons dried marjoram, divided, and more.

Yes, Kusa Mihshi - Stuffed Lebanese Squash / Cucuzza / Koosa 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kusa Mihshi - Stuffed Lebanese Squash / Cucuzza / Koosa

Tips for the best results

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My Personal Notes

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