Bahraini Stuffed Zucchini With Rice And Ground Beef

Bahraini Stuffed Zucchini with Rice and Ground Beef is a delicious and flavorful dish that is popular in Bahraini cuisine. The combination of tender zucchini, savory ground beef, and aromatic rice makes this dish a perfect choice for a comforting and satisfying meal.

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Bahraini Stuffed Zucchini With Rice And Ground Beef

Ingredients

  • 4 large zucchinis
  • 1 cup of long-grain rice
  • 1 lb of ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the zucchinis and scoop out the flesh to create a hollow cavity. Set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
  4. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
  5. Stir in the diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes soften.
  6. Stir in the rice and cook for another 2 minutes.
  7. Fill the hollowed-out zucchinis with the rice and beef mixture, and place them in a baking dish.
  8. Pour the chicken or vegetable broth into the baking dish around the zucchinis.
  9. Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the zucchinis are tender and the rice is cooked.
  10. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
20g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Baking dish Foil Skillet

Tools

Knife Cutting board Spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Bahraini Stuffed Zucchini with Rice and Ground Beef with a side of yogurt and a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian option, you can replace the ground beef with cooked lentils or chickpeas.

Cost

$15