Impress your Family, Friends, and Crush with Nana’s Sheikh El-Mahshi (Iraqi) Recipe | Cooking Vlog

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

zucchini

🥗Healthier: yellow squash

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

Yellow squash offers similar texture, while cucumbers are more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is a cost-effective alternative.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa is higher in protein, while bulgur is often less expensive.

Prepare the vegetables by hollowing out the zucchini, bell peppers, and eggplant.

Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground lamb to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in soaked rice, diced tomatoes, and spices, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and mix in chopped parsley and lemon juice.

Stuff the hollowed vegetables with the meat and rice mixture, packing tightly.

Place the stuffed vegetables in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.

Pour broth into the dish until it reaches halfway up the vegetables.

Cover the dish with foil and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 45 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the tops are golden.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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