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Stuffed minced zucchini

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Ingredients for 2 servings:

  • 2 zucchinis
  • 250 g minced beef, possibly low-fat or tartar
  • 1 m.-sized carrot(s)
  • 1 tomato(s), diced
  • 2 onions
  • 1 garlic clove(s)
  • 50 g cheese, reduced fat, grated
  • 1 pinch(s) cinnamon powder
  • some lemon peel, untreated, grated
  • some mint, fresh
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup of natural yogurt
  • some lemon juice

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 40 minutes

Halve the zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the flesh and seeds with a spoon, then cut the flesh into small pieces. Place the zucchini in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper. Peel and dice the onion, carrot, and garlic. Brown them in a pan with the minced meat. Add the zucchini pieces and diced tomato and sauté for another 4 minutes. Season with cinnamon, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Fill the zucchini halves with the mixture. Chop the mint and sprinkle the cheese over the zucchini. Bake at 200°C (top/bottom heat) for about 20 minutes, until the cheese is nicely browned. Season the natural yogurt with salt, pepper, and lemon juice and serve with the yogurt.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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