Stuffed Zucchini- Iraqi Style
Photo: sarahworldcook
Ingredients
8 small-medium zucchini squash, cut in half lengthwise and hollowed out
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon curry powder
pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup water (more or less)
paprika for garnish
2 tablespoons sofrito blend (optional)
Preparation
1
Clean and trim any spots off the zucchini;prepare as above- reserve the inside that has been removed.
3
Salt and lightly pepper the inside of the zucchini.
4
Sauté the meat, onion and garlic.
5
Drain off the fat and then add the seasonings, paste and water.
6
Put the meat mixture in the hollowed out parts of the zucchini.
7
Cut the reserved zucchini into chunks and toss with about 1-2 Tbsp olive oil.
10
Bake for approximately 1 hour at 400 degrees covered or until the fork pierces the zucchini easily.
Tools
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About
The Iraqi people love stuffed foods. My Iraqi friend served these to us but in a little different shape. She took the small zucchinis and cut them in half in the middle and scooped out the center- making each like little cups. I thought that was a little too labor-intensive and decided to just cut them lengthwise. Serve over rice or with flat bread.
Yield:
6
Added:
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 4:32pm