Bashkir-Style Stuffed Zucchini (Башкирские фаршированные кабачки)
Башкирские фаршированные кабачки (Bashkir-Style Stuffed Zucchini) is a traditional dish from Bashkir cuisine that features tender zucchini filled with a flavorful mixture of meat, rice, and aromatic spices. This dish is a perfect combination of hearty and healthy, making it a popular choice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the zucchinis and scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch shell. Chop the scooped zucchini flesh and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ground beef. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are soft.
- Stir in the chopped zucchini flesh, rice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stuff the zucchini shells with the meat and rice mixture. Place the stuffed zucchinis in a baking dish.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes, or until the zucchinis are tender.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to lightly brown the tops.
- Serve the stuffed zucchinis hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Baking dish Skillet Knife Cutting board
Tools
Oven Stove
Serving suggestions
Serve the Bashkir-Style Stuffed Zucchini with a dollop of sour cream and a side of fresh salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, replace the ground beef with cooked lentils and use vegetable broth instead of water for cooking the rice.
Cost
$10