Turkish Style Stuffed Zucchini

Name: Turkish Style Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 Medium Zucchini; 1 Yellow Onion; 1 Big Tomato; 1/3 pounds Ground Meat; 1/3 cups Short-Grain Rice; Fresh Dill; Salt & pepper to taste; 3 tablespoons Olive Oil; Plain Yogurt

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Turkish Style Stuffed Zucchini

Author: admin Courses: Main, Mediterranean

Difficulty: Medium Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 40 mins Servings: 6

Description

You can make many different dishes from zucchini. It is a very healthy, low-calorie vegetable and contains vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It also has high fiber content and is easy to digest, especially if you have some GI issues like constipation.

Ingredients

Servings

6 Medium Zucchini
1 Yellow Onion (chopped)
1 Big Tomato (peeled and diced)
¹⁄₃ pounds Ground Meat
¹⁄₃ cups Short-Grain Rice
Fresh Dill (a bunch, washed and chopped)
Salt & pepper to taste
3 tablespoons Olive Oil
Plain Yogurt

Preparation

Remove the top of the zucchinis with a knife, cut in half, and hollow them out with a vegetable corer. Rinse with water and set aside.
In a bowl, mix ground meat, onions, diced tomatoes, rice, dill, salt, and pepper.
Using your hands, stuff the hallowed zucchinis with the stuffing and arrange them in a pan. Drizzle with olive oil and add 2 cups of hot water. Close the lid and cook for about 20 minutes over medium-low heat.
Remove from the stove, transfer to a serving plate and serve with yogurt on top.

Bon Appetit!