Stuffed Zucchini (Mehshi Koussa Ablama)

Name: Stuffed Zucchini (Mehshi Koussa Ablama)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Universal
Ingredients: 454 g Zucchini; 151 g Beef mince; 110 g Onions; 140 g Tomatoes; 12.0 g Garlic; 42.8 g Olive oil; Spices:; 10.8 g Salt; 0.57 g Cinnamon; 0.51 g All spice; 0.59 g Pepper; 0.79 g Capsicum

Stuffed zucchini, also known as Mehshi Koussa Ablama, is a popular Middle Eastern dish made by hollowing out zucchini and filling them with a mixture of ground meat (usually beef or lamb), onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices and sometimes rice. The stuffed zucchini are then cooked in a tomato-based sauce and served either hot or at room temperature. This dish is a great option for those who follow a gluten-free or low-carb diet, as it is filling and nutritious while being low in carbohydrates. Stuffed zucchini is a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed as a main dish or as a side dish alongside other Middle Eastern dishes.

Category: Mains

Source: www.tasteofbeirut.com

Equipment

Skillet

Ingredients

Spices:
	Zucchinis
	Ground beef
	Onion
	Tomatoes
	Cloves of garlic
	Olive oil
	Salt
	Cinnamon
	Allspice
	Pepper
	Paprika

Instructions

Wash the zucchinis and remove the small cap from one end and core with a veggie corer or split in half and core with a spoon. Set the flesh aside to use later for treedeh or fritters.

Mix the meat and spices.

Chop the onion. Heat the olive oil and fry the onion till golden then add the meat and brown. Drain and stuff the zucchini with the meat.

Gently fry the zucchini in a film of grease left on the skillet till golden. Add the tomatoes and about enough water to come half-way up the zucchinis. Cover the skillet and simmer gently for 25 minutes or so or bake in a 325°F oven for that same amount of time. Serve warm with pita bread or some rice.