Lebanese

Meat and Onion Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Name: Meat and Onion Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 4 large zucchinis; 500g ground beef or lamb; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup cooked rice; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Stuffed zucchini boats with a savory mixture of ground meat, onions, and spices.

45 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Cut zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out centers.
In a skillet, cook ground meat and onions until browned. Add garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Stir in cooked rice and parsley. Stuff zucchini halves with the mixture.
Place stuffed zucchinis on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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