Lebanese

Pomegranate and Cumin Lebanese Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Meat and Rice

Name: Pomegranate and Cumin Lebanese Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Meat and Rice
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 4 large zucchini; 1 lb ground beef; 1 cup cooked rice; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/4 cup water; 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses; 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Tart pomegranate and earthy cumin add complexity to the dish.

42 minutes4 servings

Method

Mix pomegranate molasses into the tomato paste mixture. Add extra cumin to the meat and rice filling.
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Cut zucchini in half, scoop out seeds.
In a bowl, mix ground beef, rice, onion, parsley, spices, tomato paste, and water.
Fill zucchini with mixture, place in baking dish.
Bake 30-35 minutes until zucchini is tender.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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