Stuffed Zucchini Par Excellence Recipe

Summary

Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Carrots6 , sliced
 Shallots12 , peeled
 Beef broth4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Zucchini4 Medium
 Bread slice2
 Milk1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Lean ground lamb1 pound
 Thyme1 Teaspoon
 Salt2 Teaspoon
 Pepper1 Teaspoon
 Eggs2 , beaten
 Tomato Paste1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Melted butter

Directions

Place carrots, shallots, broth, and 1 cup water in Dutch oven or heavy casserole; bring to boil.
Simmer until tender.
Prepare zucchini while vegetables are cooking.
Peel each zucchini; cut in half lengthwise.
Hollow out centers.
Remove crusts from bread; soak in milk.
Combine bread and lamb in mixing bowl.
Add seasonings, eggs, and tomato paste; mix well.
Fill each zucchini half with mixture; fit halves together.
Brush generously with butter; wrap each zucchini loosely in aluminum foil.
Remove carrots and shallots from broth; set aside.
Place wrapped zucchini carefully in broth; simmer covered, 1 hour.
Remove zucchini.
Return carrots and shallots to broth to reheat.
Unwrap zucchini; place in serving dish.
Arrange carrots and shallots around zucchini; pour broth over.
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