Sphinx Stuffed Zucchini Boats (قوارب الكوسة المحشوة الهرم)

قوارب الكوسة المحشوة الهرم (Sphinx Stuffed Zucchini Boats) are a delicious and nutritious dish from Egyptian cuisine. These zucchini boats are filled with a flavorful mixture of ingredients and are sure to be a hit at your next meal.

Sphinx Stuffed Zucchini Boats (قوارب الكوسة المحشوة الهرم)

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchinis
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create "boats".
  3. In a bowl, mix together the cooked rice, chopped onion, diced tomato, cooked chickpeas, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, parsley, and feta cheese.
  4. Stuff the zucchini boats with the rice mixture.
  5. Place the stuffed zucchinis in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and cover with foil.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the zucchinis are tender and the filling is heated through.
  7. Serve the Sphinx Stuffed Zucchini Boats hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
10g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Baking dish Foil

Tools

Knife Cutting board Bowl Spoon

Serving suggestions

Sphinx Stuffed Zucchini Boats can be served with a side of yogurt or a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can add ground meat to the filling mixture for extra protein.

Cost

$10