Stuffed Zucchini (Mehshi Koussa Ablama)
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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
Zucchinis | |
Ground beef | |
Onion | |
Tomatoes | |
Cloves of garlic | |
Olive oil | |
Spices: | |
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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.
Tip: Place an inverted small plate on the zucchinis to keep them submerged in bouillon.
Nutrition
Serving size: | 230.7 |
Energy: | 227.1 |
Ratio: | 1.0 |
Carbohydrate: | 8.8 |
Fat: | 18.0 |
Protein: | 8.8 |
Saturated fat: | 4.3 |
Sodium: | 1122.5 |
Sugar: | 5.0 |