Cinnamon and Lemon Lebanese Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Meat and Rice

Method

1. Mix cinnamon into the meat and rice filling. Add lemon juice to the tomato paste mixture before combining with the rest of the ingredients.
2. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
3. Cut zucchini in half, scoop out seeds.
4. In a bowl, mix ground beef, rice, onion, parsley, spices, tomato paste, and water.
5. Fill zucchini with mixture, place in baking dish.
6. Bake 30-35 minutes until zucchini is tender.
7. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
8. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.