Mahshi
Mahshi is a traditional dish in Middle Eastern cuisine, consisting of stuffed vegetables with a flavorful rice and meat filling.
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
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the zucchinis and tomatoes, then scoop out the flesh and seeds to create a hollow cavity.
- In a bowl, mix the rice, ground beef, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the zucchinis and tomatoes with the rice and meat mixture.
- Place the stuffed vegetables in a deep pot and pour the vegetable broth over them.
- 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.
- 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