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Lebanese Mahshi
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 6 medium zucchinis
- 6 medium tomatoes
- 1 cup of long-grain rice
- 1/2 pound of ground beef
- 1/2 cup of chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup of chopped mint
- 1/4 cup of chopped dill
- 1/4 cup of pine nuts
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of allspice
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 cups of tomato sauce
- 2 cups of water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cut the tops off the zucchinis and tomatoes, and carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving a shell. Chop the flesh and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the rice, ground beef, chopped zucchini and tomato flesh, parsley, mint, dill, pine nuts, olive oil, allspice, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
- Stuff the zucchinis and tomatoes with the rice mixture, and place them in a deep baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix the tomato sauce and water, then pour the mixture over the stuffed vegetables in the baking dish.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the rice is cooked.
- Serve the Mahshi hot, with some of the tomato sauce spooned over the top. Enjoy!
Lebanese Mahshi, a traditional dish, has a rich history dating back centuries. It is a staple in Lebanese cuisine, consisting of vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, and vine leaves stuffed with a tantalizing mixture of rice, ground meat, and aromatic spices. This dish is a labor of love, often prepared for special occasions and family gatherings. Chefs in the bustling streets of Beirut and the charming villages of Lebanon take pride in perfecting their Mahshi recipes, infusing them with their own unique twists. The best versions of this dish can be found in authentic Lebanese restaurants, where the flavors and textures are meticulously balanced. The key to a delectable Mahshi lies in the quality of the ingredients and the precise seasoning. For a vegetarian alternative, some chefs substitute the meat with a medley of nuts and herbs, creating a delightful variation of this beloved dish.
90 min
6 servings
350 per serving calories
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