Lebanese: Stuffed Zucchini, Potatoes, & Cabbage

Name: Lebanese: Stuffed Zucchini, Potatoes, & Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup rice, uncooked; 4 ounces tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1 dash cinnamon; 1 cup lean ground beef or 1 cup ground lamb; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 dash black pepper; 6 baby zucchini, par boiled and center scooped out; 3 potatoes, peeled, halved and center scooped out; 1 head cabbage, leaves taken off whole and blanched; 1 beef bone; 1 lb tomatoes; 1/2 pint water

Servings: persons

1/2 cup rice, uncooked
4 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 dash cinnamon
1 cup lean ground beef or 1 cup ground lamb
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 dash black pepper
6 baby zucchini, par boiled and center scooped out
3 potatoes, peeled, halved and center scooped out
1 head cabbage, leaves taken off whole and blanched
1 beef bone
1 lb tomatoes
1/2 pint water

1
In a bowl combine the rice, tomato sauce, allspice, cinnamon, ground meat, salt and pepper.
2
Stuff the zucchini and potatoes with the meat mixture.
3
Roll remainder of meat mixture in the blanched cabbage leaves (cigarette style); about 1 - 2 T each.
4
In a large pot put 1/2 of the rolled cabbage leaves flat on the bottom.
5
Place beef bone on top of cabbage.
6
Next, layer the zucchini, then potatoes, then the remainder of the cabbage rolls.
7
Top with tomatoes and water.
8
Cook, covered, over medium heat for about 25 minutes.

476

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup rice, uncooked, 4 ounces tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, 1 dash cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Lebanese: Stuffed Zucchini, Potatoes, & Cabbage falls under the Vegetarian 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!