Persian Rice-Stuffed Zucchini with Pistachios and Dill Recipe

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Persian Rice-Stuffed Zucchini with Pistachios and Dill
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Chop pulp. Place the zucchini halves, cut sides up, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until tender.
  3. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat. Add rice, cardamom, and cinnamon; cook for 5 minutes or until the rice is opaque, stirring frequently. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, cumin, red pepper, and 1 1/4 cups water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in apricots. Cover and let stand 10 minutes; discard cardamom and cinnamon. Spoon rice mixture into a large bowl; cool slightly.
  4. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, orange rind, and juices in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Add dressing, reserved zucchini pulp, pistachios, and remaining ingredients to rice mixture; toss well to combine.
  5. Preheat broiler to high.
  6. Spoon about 1/4 cup rice mixture into each zucchini shell. Broil 6 minutes or until lightly browned.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1716.69 Kcal (7187 kJ)
Calories from fat 764.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 84.92g 131%
Cholesterol 59.54mg 20%
Sodium 2416.83mg 101%
Potassium 1394.16mg 30%
Total Carbs 205.79g 69%
Sugars 31.31g 125%
Dietary Fiber 8.16g 33%
Protein 38.4g 77%
Vitamin C 74mg 123%
Iron 8.5mg 47%
Calcium 653.8mg 65%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 203.71 Kcal (853 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.08g 131%
Cholesterol 7.06mg 20%
Sodium 286.79mg 101%
Potassium 165.44mg 30%
Total Carbs 24.42g 69%
Sugars 3.72g 125%
Dietary Fiber 0.97g 33%
Protein 4.56g 77%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 123%
Iron 1mg 47%
Calcium 77.6mg 65%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 40.6
    Points
  • 47
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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