Stuffed Zucchini
I recommend using young zucchini. If using older vegetables, the skin must be removed. Eggplants can also be used as a base. This quantity of ingredients is calculated for 6 servings.
- Total cooking time
- not set
- Number of servings
- 6
- Recipe difficulty
- 3 / 5
Ingredients
for 6 servings
- zucchini 1 kg
- minced meat 300 g
- rice 100 g
- tomatoes 200 g
- cheese 150 g
- leek or 150 g onion
- greens to taste
- salt
- pepper
- vegetable oil
Instructions
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Boil the rice until done (according to the package instructions).
Step 2 of 16
Cut the zucchini.
Step 3 of 16
Remove the pulp.
Step 4 of 16
Dice the pulp (it is permissible not to use all of the pulp).
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Slice the leek into half-rings (finely chop the onion).
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Cut the tomatoes into small pieces.
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Finely chop the greens.
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Grate the cheese using a fine grater.
Step 9 of 16
Lightly sauté the onion in vegetable oil.
Step 10 of 16
Add the minced meat. Sauté for 10 minutes.
Step 11 of 16
Add the zucchini. Fry for 10 minutes.
Step 12 of 16
Add the tomatoes. Fry for 5 minutes.
Step 13 of 16
Add the rice. Season with salt and pepper.
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Add the greens. Mix and let cool slightly.
Step 15 of 16
Fill the zucchini with the prepared mixture.
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Sprinkle with cheese and place in the oven. Bake at a temperature of 180 degrees for 25–30 minutes.