Middle Eastern Recipes

Stuffed Zucchini Kousa Mahshi Recipe


Kousa Mahshi Stuffed Zucchini
Kousa Mahshi Recipe from the Middle East

Stuffed zucchini "Kousa Mahshi" is very common in most Middle
Eastern countries. Try stuffed green or red peppers for a delicious
variation on this theme.


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  • Type
  • Meat
  • Level
  • Advanced
  • Prep Time
  • 1 hour
  • Total Time
  • 3 hours
  • Yield
  • 8 servings
Tools You Will Need:

  1 small bowl
  1 metal pot
  1 medium bowl
  Mixing spoon
  1 small frying pan
  Small paring knife
  9x12 pen
  1 cup
  1 tbsp
  1 tsp
 

Ingredients:
 
  7 oz Ground beef or turkey meat
  8 Medium zucchinis
  1 cup short grain brown rice
  1 32 oz can chopped canned tomato, drained
  1 tsp salt
  ½ tsp black pepper
  1 tbsp olive oil
  4 cloves garlic, minced
  2 cups water
  4 tbsp lemon juice

    
Directions:

 
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  1. Preparing the Zucchini:

     cut stems off with a paring knife. Remove the inside creating a hollow
     center (leave approximately ¼ thick shell intact). Wash zucchini
     thoroughly and retain the filling for other uses.

  2. Preparing the filling:

     Cook brown rice according to directions on the package.

  3. In a lightly greased frying pan, fry 2 minced cloves of garlic for 30
    
seconds or until fragrant. Add the meat and brown with constant stirring
     (approximately 5 minutes on medium heat). Remove from heat and let
     cool for 10 minutes.

  4. Preparing the sauce:

     in a medium bowl, mix the olive oil, the tomatoes, the black pepper, the
     salt, the lemon juice, and the remaining garlic

  5. Finishing up:

  
Preheat oven to 375F. Mix the meat and the brown rice thoroughly.

    Stuff each zucchini with the mixture. Arrange stuffed vegetables on the
    pen and spoon sauce over them.

  6. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
    

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I loved this recipe, the dish came out with a rich taste, and also the rest of my family loved it
Kate b, Wed Apr 21, 2010