Mellas Family Lamb Stuffed Zucchini (Koosa) Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 2 large zucchini
  • 1 (28 oz) can chopped tomatoes with juice
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup basmati rice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp dried mint
  • 2 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Cut each zucchini in half and use a thin, sharp knife to hollow out each section, removing the seeds and leaving a round 1/2 inch shell.
  2. Combine tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, 3/4 cup water, and cinnamon in a large, oven-safe Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook until thick, about 20 minutes.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet. Stir in onion; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Combine cooked onion, lamb, rice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup water, dried mint, and salt in a large bowl. Mix well. Lightly stuff lamb mixture into hollowed out zucchini sections. Place stuffed zucchini in simmering tomato sauce.
  4. Cover pot and place in preheated oven. Cook until the rice is soft, about 1 hour. If sauce is very thin, simmer on the stove top until desired consistency. To serve, slice into 1 inch rounds and top with tomato sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 513.27 Kcal (2149 kJ)
Calories from fat 333.19 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.02g 57%
Cholesterol 82.76mg 28%
Sodium 1239.46mg 52%
Potassium 474.18mg 10%
Total Carbs 22.46g 7%
Sugars 1.98g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.14g 9%
Protein 21.44g 43%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 64.7mg 360%
Calcium 52.6mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 173.43 Kcal (726 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.51g 57%
Cholesterol 27.97mg 28%
Sodium 418.81mg 52%
Potassium 160.22mg 10%
Total Carbs 7.59g 7%
Sugars 0.67g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 9%
Protein 7.25g 43%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 12%
Iron 21.9mg 360%
Calcium 17.8mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.9
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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