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Iraqi

Stuffed Zucchini with Rice and Ground Meat

Zucchini filled with a savory rice and ground meat mixture.

50 minutes4 servings
Stuffed Zucchini with Rice and Ground Meat
Photo: The Boreka Diary · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Cut zucchinis and remove flesh, set aside.
  2. In a pan, cook ground meat with onions, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add rice, water, and parsley, mix well, then stuff into zucchinis.
  4. Place in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 35 minutes.
  5. Remove foil, check for doneness, and serve.
  6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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