Kousa Mihshi Bi Laban (Stuffed Zucchini With Yogurt)

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 1
Kousa Mihshi Bi Laban (Stuffed Zucchini With Yogurt)
in Main

Prep

40 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

100 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs zucchini , even sized
cold water
sea salt
1 medium onion , finely chopped
1 tablespoon clarified butter or 1 tablespoon plain butter
1 tablespoon pine nuts
8 ounces ground beef
1/4 cup short-grain rice
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
canola oil , if ground beef is lean as needed
1 1/4 cups cold water
goats milk yogurt ( only or it will curdle ) or stabilized yogurt ( only or it will curdle )
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 teaspoon dried mint

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
368
Sugar
7g
Fat
17g
Kousa Mihshi Bi Laban, known as stuffed zucchini with yogurt, is a traditional Syrian recipe that is now enjoyed by people all around the world. The dish is made with fresh zucchini that is stuffed with a flavorful mixture of ground beef, rice, and spices. It is then baked to perfection in a rich and creamy yogurt sauce. Kousa Mihshi Bi Laban is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion and is sure to impress your guests. The dish is easy to customize and can be made vegetarian by simply omitting the ground beef. This healthy and delicious dish is a must-try for anyone who loves zucchini and yogurt!

Instructions

1.Cut the top off the zucchini and reserve. Scoop out the flesh with a small spoon and set aside. Rinse and salt the hollowed out zucchini, then rinse and salt the tops as well.
2.Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3.In a skillet, sauté the onion in plain butter until softened. Add the pine nuts and sauté for another minute. Stir in the ground beef, reserved zucchini flesh, rice, parsley, allspice, sea salt and black pepper. Sauté until the beef is no longer pink. If the beef mixture is lean, add canola oil as needed.
4.Stuff the zucchini with the beef mixture. Place zucchini and tops in a deep-sided baking dish or Dutch oven with the 1 1/4 cups cold water. Pour the goats milk yogurt over the tops and sprinkle on the crushed garlic and dried mint. Cover tightly and bake for 1 hour or until tender.

PROS

Kousa Mihshi Bi Laban is a healthy and filling dish that is perfect for any season.
It’s packed with flavor and nutrients and is sure to satisfy any appetite.

CONS

Preparing Kousa Mihshi Bi Laban takes time and effort.
The recipe may be difficult for someone who has not cooked stuffed zucchinis before.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Kousa Mihshi Bi Laban is a low-fat, high-protein meal that is packed with vitamins and minerals. Zucchini is an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese, while yogurt is rich in calcium and other essential nutrients.

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