Mahshi||How to make Mahshi||Egyptian stuffed vegetables||Egyptian food|Dessa diary

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Lentils provide a plant-based option, while ground turkey is less expensive than beef.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a nutritious alternative, while bulgur is a cost-effective grain.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Tomato puree offers a concentrated flavor, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

Prepare vegetables by hollowing out zucchini and bell peppers.

Mix rice, ground meat, chopped onions, minced garlic, and spices in a bowl.

Stuff the hollowed vegetables with the rice and meat mixture.

Arrange stuffed vegetables in a baking dish.

Blend tomatoes with olive oil and lemon juice to create a sauce.

Pour the sauce over the stuffed vegetables in the dish.

Cover the dish with foil to retain moisture.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C until the vegetables are tender, about 45-50 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the tops are golden.

Let cool slightly before serving.

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