Qarabali - Stuffed Marrows

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Ground turkey reduces fat while beans provide protein.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat option.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are a healthier alternative with more fiber.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh.

Chop the scooped zucchini flesh and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in the ground meat, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in the chopped zucchini flesh, rice, parsley, mint, and season with salt and black pepper.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat and stir in cheese and lemon juice.

Fill the zucchini halves with the meat mixture, pressing down gently.

Sprinkle bread crumbs on top of the stuffed zucchinis.

Drizzle with olive oil and place in a baking dish.

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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