Kousa Mahshi (lebanese Stuffed Zucchini)
Kousa Mahshi, also known as Lebanese Stuffed Zucchini, is a delicious and traditional dish from West Asian cuisine. This recipe features zucchinis stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, ground meat, and aromatic spices, creating a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 250g ground beef or lamb
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut off the tops of the zucchinis and hollow them out using a spoon, leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh. Reserve the zucchini pulp for later use.
- In a bowl, combine the rice, ground meat, onion, tomatoes, parsley, mint, tomato paste, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff the hollowed zucchinis with the rice and meat mixture, and place them in a deep pot.
- Arrange the reserved zucchini pulp around the stuffed zucchinis in the pot.
- Pour the chicken or vegetable broth over the zucchinis, cover the pot, and cook on the stovetop over medium heat for 1 hour, or until the zucchinis are tender and the rice is cooked.
- Serve the Kousa Mahshi hot, garnished with additional fresh herbs 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
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Deep pot Spoon
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Kousa Mahshi with a side of yogurt and a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, you can omit the ground meat and increase the amount of rice and vegetables in the stuffing mixture.
Cost
$15