Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini Recipe: Easy and Irresistibly Flavorful
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Discover the deliciousness of Middle Eastern cuisine with this easy and flavorful stuffed zucchini recipe.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup rice
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent.
- Add ground beef, tomatoes, rice, and spices to the pan, cook until beef is browned.
- Stuff zucchinis with the mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour vegetable broth over the stuffed zucchinis.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until zucchinis are tender.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some herbs like parsley or mint.
- Substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or lentils for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg