Lebanese Braised Zucchini Recipe

Name: Lebanese Braised Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 None large zucchini; 5 oz ground lamb; 1/2 cup long grain rice, rinsed, drained; 1 None ripe tomato, chopped; 1 None small onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, plus extra, to serve; 1 tsp grated lemon zest; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp all spice; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce; 1 None cinnamon stick

Servings: persons

8 None large zucchini
5 oz ground lamb
1/2 cup long grain rice, rinsed, drained
1 None ripe tomato, chopped
1 None small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, plus extra, to serve
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp all spice
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1 None cinnamon stick

1
Trim both ends from the zucchini. Carefully hollow out using an apple corer, removing, as much flesh as possible. Discard flesh.
2
In a large bowl, combine lamb, rice, tomato, onion, pine nuts, lemon zest and spices. Season to taste and mix well. Loosely stuff zucchini cavities until 2/3 full (this allows expansion of rice during cooking).
3
To make the sauce, combine canned tomatoes, tomato sauce and cinnamon stick in a large flameproof casserole dish. Season to taste.
4
Arrange stuffed zucchini in sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 50-60 mins. Serve zucchini with sauce and sprinkle with extra pine nuts.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 None large zucchini, 5 oz ground lamb, 1/2 cup long grain rice, rinsed, drained, 1 None ripe tomato, chopped, and more.

Yes, Lebanese Braised Zucchini 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.

Lebanese Braised Zucchini

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