Stuffed Zucchini Middle East Style Recipe

Name: Stuffed Zucchini Middle East Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large zucchini; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 lb lean ground beef, uncooked; 3/4 cup short-grain rice, uncooked; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups plain nonfat yogurt; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cloves garlic, minced

Servings: persons

3 large zucchini
1 large onion, chopped
1 lb lean ground beef, uncooked
3/4 cup short-grain rice, uncooked
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 cups plain nonfat yogurt
1 egg
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, minced

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Cut zucchini lengthwise and remove seeds.
3
Place cut side up in one or two large casseroles dishes (depending one the size of the squash.) Spray a large skillet with oil cooking spray, gently cook onion until transparent.
4
Combine cooked onions with ground beef, rice, parsley, allspice, salt and prpper, and mix throughly.
5
Fill each zucchini boat with the meat mixture, mounding it up and packing it in.
6
Pour 1 cup (240ml) water on the bottom of each pan, around the squashes.
7
cover pans tightly with aluminum foil, bake 45 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, prepare yogurt sauce: In a heavy saucepan, combine yogurt, egg white, cornstarch, and salt.
9
Stir mixture over medium heat until it comes to a boil.
10
continue to stir and cook for 5 minutes; it will thicken slightly as it cooks.
11
Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
12
When Zucchini has cooked for 45 minutes, remove from oven, uncover, and pour yogurt sauce over Zucchini.
13
Return to oven, uncovered and cook for 10 minutes more.

598

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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: 3 large zucchini, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 lb lean ground beef, uncooked, 3/4 cup short-grain rice, uncooked, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Zucchini Middle East Style 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.

Stuffed Zucchini Middle East Style

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