You'll Love ZUCCHINI Even More With There Turkish Recipes This Summer!

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: cooked lentils

Lentils provide protein and are more economical.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds are nutritious and less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

currants

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are widely available and cheaper.

Soak 1/3 cup of rice in warm water.

Prepare the zucchinis by cutting the stem and end, then scraping the skin.

Scoop out the inside of the zucchinis using a teaspoon or a serrated knife.

Chop 1 onion finely and a big handful of parsley.

Peel and chop 3 tomatoes, then add them to a bowl with the drained rice.

Season with 2 teaspoons dried mint, black pepper, and salt; mix well.

Add tomato paste and pepper paste to the mixture.

If the minced meat is low in fat, drizzle more olive oil; otherwise, keep it light.

Stuff the zucchinis with the meat mixture, leaving space for the rice.

Prepare a sauce in a wide pan with tomato paste, sliced garlic, and sauté for a couple of minutes.

Place the stuffed zucchinis in the pan, adding hot water until halfway up the zucchinis.

Cook on medium heat, then reduce to medium-low until zucchinis are soft, about 40-45 minutes.

Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving, drizzled with full fat yogurt.

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