Mom'S Stuffed Zucca Recipe

Name: Mom'S Stuffed Zucca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 zucchini approximately 11 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide, washed and ends cut; 3/4 cup cooked white rice; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or so; 1 pound ground lamb; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced; 1/2 cup pine nuts; 4 ounces feta; salt and cracked pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 zucchini approximately 11 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide, washed and ends cut
3/4 cup cooked white rice
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or so
1 pound ground lamb
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
1/2 cup pine nuts
4 ounces feta
salt and cracked pepper, to taste

1
Heat oven to 350'
2
Split large zucca in half and scrape out seeds. Place in rectangular baking pan with an inch of water. Cover with foil and bake for about a half an hour. You want them to start to get tender.
3
In the meantime, make about 3/4 cup of cooked rice.
4
Dice up medium onion and saute in skillet with a little olive oil. Add 3 minced cloves garlic and continue to cook without getting brown. Remove from pan. Add little more olive oil to pan, if needed, and brown 1pound of ground lamb. Return onions and garlic. Add cooked rice, some dried oregano, salt & pepper, 4-ounces crumbled feta and 1/2 cup pine nuts. Mix it all up.
5
Remove squash from oven and drain water. It should be almost tender. Fill indentations with the lamb mixture. Open up can of diced tomatoes and pour over top. Replace foil and seal. Return to oven for about a half an hour.

860

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 zucchini approximately 11 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide, washed and ends cut, 3/4 cup cooked white rice, 1 medium onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Mom'S Stuffed Zucca 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.

Mom'S Stuffed Zucca

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