Kousa Mahshi Bi Khodra (lebanese Stuffed Zucchini With Vegetables And Rice)

Kousa Mahshi bi Khodra is a traditional Lebanese dish of stuffed zucchini with a flavorful mixture of vegetables and rice. This dish is a delicious and wholesome option for a family meal or special occasion.

Kousa Mahshi Bi Khodra (lebanese Stuffed Zucchini With Vegetables And Rice)

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchinis
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the zucchinis and hollow them out using a spoon, leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh. Reserve the zucchini flesh for later use.
  3. In a bowl, combine the rice, chopped onion, diced tomato, diced bell pepper, parsley, olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Stuff the hollowed zucchinis with the rice and vegetable mixture.
  5. Place the stuffed zucchinis in a deep pot and pour the vegetable broth over them.
  6. Cover the pot and cook the stuffed zucchinis over medium heat for 45-50 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the zucchinis are tender.
  7. Serve the Kousa Mahshi bi Khodra hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
8g
Fat
4g

Supplies

Deep pot

Tools

Spoon Bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the Kousa Mahshi bi Khodra with a side of creamy hummus and warm pita bread.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can add pine nuts or raisins to the rice stuffing for extra flavor and texture.

Cost

$10