Spiced-Lamb-Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Name: Spiced-Lamb-Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini (2 1/4 pounds); 1/2 cup short-grain rice, such as arborio, soaked for 20 minutes and drained; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 pound ground lamb; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 1/4 cups water; 1 pound tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick

Servings: persons

4 medium zucchini (2 1/4 pounds)
1/2 cup short-grain rice, such as arborio, soaked for 20 minutes and drained
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 pound ground lamb
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 cups water
1 pound tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick

1
Halve the zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells.
2
Reserve 1 cup of the zucchini flesh and finely chop it.
3
In a large bowl, mix the drained rice with the turmeric.
4
Add the chopped zucchini, lamb, butter, cumin seeds, ground cumin and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
5
Using your hands, gently knead the mixture until blended.
6
Add 1/4 cup of the water and knead until evenly moistened.
7
Stuff the zucchini halves with the lamb filling.
8
Line the bottom of a large, deep skillet with the tomato slices and season lightly with salt and pepper.
9
Arrange the stuffed zucchini halves on top of the tomatoes in a single layer.
10
Add the remaining 1 cup of water to the skillet and bring to a boil.
11
Cover and simmer over moderately low heat for about 25 minutes, until the lamb is cooked through and the rice is tender.
12
Transfer the zucchini to a platter.
13
Cook the tomatoes over high heat, mashing them, until thickened, about 4 minutes.
14
Spoon the tomatoes over the zucchini and serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium zucchini (2 1/4 pounds), 1/2 cup short-grain rice, such as arborio, soaked for 20 minutes and drained, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 pound ground lamb, and more.

Yes, Spiced-Lamb-Stuffed Zucchini 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.

Spiced-Lamb-Stuffed Zucchini

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