Lebanese Stuffed Squash (Koosa) Recipe

Name: Lebanese Stuffed Squash (Koosa)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 whole Medium Yellow Squash; 1/4 cups Fresh Chives, Snipped; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Oregano, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Pepper; 1 teaspoon Allspice; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon; 1 pound Ground Beef; 2 cups Jasmine Rice - Uncooked; 2 cans (14 Oz. Size) Chopped Tomatoes

Servings: persons

10 whole Medium Yellow Squash
1/4 cups Fresh Chives, Snipped
1 Tablespoon Fresh Oregano, Chopped
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Allspice
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 pound Ground Beef
2 cups Jasmine Rice - Uncooked
2 cans (14 Oz. Size) Chopped Tomatoes

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cut the stems off of each yellow squash and reserve.
3
Hollow out the inside of each squash with a spoon and set the shells aside.
4
Take the insides of the squash and mix together with the chives, oregano, sugar, salt, pepper, allspice, cinnamon, rice, ground beef, and 1 can of the tomatoes.
5
Stuff the hollowed out squash shells with the tomato/beef mixture.
6
There will be leftover filling.
7
In a lightly oiled pot, spread out the remainder of the filling along with the squash tops.
8
Arrange the stuffed squash on top.
9
Pour the second can of tomatoes over the squash.
10
Bake in oven for 1 hour.
11
Serve with warm flat bread.

675

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 whole Medium Yellow Squash, 1/4 cups Fresh Chives, Snipped, 1 Tablespoon Fresh Oregano, Chopped, 1 teaspoon Sugar, and more.

Yes, Lebanese Stuffed Squash (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.

Lebanese Stuffed Squash (Koosa)

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