Mahshi

Mahshi is a traditional dish in Middle Eastern cuisine, consisting of stuffed vegetables with a flavorful rice and meat filling.

Mahshi

Ingredients

  • 4 large zucchinis
  • 4 tomatoes
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the zucchinis and tomatoes, then scoop out the flesh and seeds to create a hollow cavity.
  3. In a bowl, mix the rice, ground beef, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff the zucchinis and tomatoes with the rice and meat mixture.
  5. Place the stuffed vegetables in a deep pot and pour the vegetable broth over them.
  6. Cover the pot and cook on the stovetop over medium heat for 1 hour, or until the vegetables are tender and the filling is cooked through.
  7. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

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
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Deep pot Cutting board Knife Bowl Spoon

Tools

Oven Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the mahshi hot as a main course, accompanied by a side of yogurt or a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, replace the ground beef with cooked lentils and add extra vegetables to the filling.

Cost

$15