Lebanese Stuffed Zucchini (Mahshi Kousa) Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground lamb

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

zucchini

🥗Healthier: eggplant

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Eggplant offers a similar texture, while bell peppers are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is typically cheaper.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while bulgur is often less expensive.

Start by hollowing out the zucchini using a gadget to create a small circle and clean out the insides.

Rinse the hollowed zucchinis under running water inside and out.

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and mix it with 1/2 cup of white rice, 93% ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a dash of black pepper.

Stuff the zucchini halfway with the beef and rice mixture, using a finger to ensure it goes in well.

Place the stuffed zucchinis at the bottom of a pot, adding any leftover mixture around them.

Add 6 cups of water and a little salt to the pot, then bring to a boil on medium-high heat.

Once boiling, lower the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, add the 20 ounce can of crushed tomato and stir slightly, then simmer for another 10 minutes.

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