Stuffed Zucchini


Serves: 4
Total Calories: 246

Ingredients

8 medium (6-inch) zucchini
1 tablespoon salt, dissolved in a large bowl of water
1 cup ground lamb
1 cup short-grain white rice, well washed and drained
1 1/2 teaspoons plus a pinch of salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste, divided
1 (16-ounce) can crushed tomato

Directions:

Wash zucchini and cut off stalk ends. Hollow out interiors, taking care not to pierce sides or ends of squash. Place cored zucchini in salted water.

Combine lamb, rice, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, pepper, cinnamon, butter, and a few spoonfuls of the tomato paste in a large bowl, mixing by hand.

Drain zucchini. Fill each one with lamb mixture, leaving 1/3 space free for expansion during cooking. Place stuffed zucchini in rows in a large pot. In a small bowl, mix tomatoes and remaining paste, and pour over squash. Add water to cover zucchini and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.

Place a plate upside down on top of stuffed zucchini. Cover with pot lid and cook on low heat about 1 hour or until rice is done.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 4
Total Calories: 246
Calories from Fat: 50

This Stuffed Zucchini recipe is from the Best of the Best From The Southwest Cookbook Cookbook. Download this Cookbook today.


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