Mediterranean Kusa Mahshi Recipe Video
Ingredients
| Mexican squash/Zucchini | 10 Small | |
| Ground beef/Lamb | 1 Pound | |
| White rice | 1 Cup (16 tbs), rinsed | |
| Garlic | 3 Teaspoon, minced | |
| Salt | To Taste (or 1 tablespoon-stuffing; 1/2 teaspoon-sauce) | |
| Black pepper powder | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Dried mint | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Canned tomato sauce | 20 Ounce (1 can) | |
| Water | 4 Cup (64 tbs) | |
| Parsley | 1 Tablespoon, chopped finely |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 418 Calories from Fat 186
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21 g31.9%
Saturated Fat 7.5 g37.4%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 53.3 mg17.8%
Sodium 625.1 mg26%
Total Carbohydrates 43 g14.5%
Dietary Fiber 7 g27.9%
Sugars 8.2 g
Protein 18 g37%
Vitamin A 14.2% Vitamin C 50%
Calcium 8% Iron 22%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. Rinse squash. Cut off the tops. Core out the middle of the squash with a corer.
2. In a large bowl mix ground meat, rice, half of the garlic, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
3. Lightly fill in the rice stuffing into the squash, about 2 tablespoon each, and continue until all the squash are stuffed.
MAKING
4. In a large pot add tomato sauce, water, and salt and bring to a simmer.
5. To the tomato sauce, add remainder of the garlic and dried mint and stir. Slowly drop the squash into the tomato sauce and cover.
6. Cook for about 35-45 minutes on medium heat. Let squash sit for 20 minutes before serving.
SERVING
7. In a serving bowl garnish with parsley leaves and serve with toasted pita bread on the side.
Editors Review
Here is an excellent video that shows how to prepare a Mediterranean kusa mahshi recipe at home. The chef makes this fantastic recipe with rice and meat stuffed squash or zucchini and flavored with mint and garlic. This video is simply awesome and worth watching!Chef
