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.
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
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 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.
- In a bowl, combine the rice, chopped onion, diced tomato, diced bell pepper, parsley, olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff the hollowed zucchinis with the rice and vegetable mixture.
- Place the stuffed zucchinis in a deep pot and pour the vegetable broth over them.
- 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.
- 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