Braised stuffed zucchini
Serve these delicious stuffed zucchinis with a salad for a healthy, hearty meal.
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Ingredients
10
small zucchini, cored (save the insides)
1/2 tsp
curry powder
1/2 cup
tomato sauce
1 tbsp
chopped parsley
2 cups
chicken broth
1/4 cup
freshly squeezed lemon juice, (approx. 1 lemon)
1/4 cup
olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
Stuffing
1 small
onion, diced
1/3 lb
lean ground beef
1 tsp
curry powder
2 tbsp
tomato paste
1/4 cup
water
1 tbsp
chopped parsley
1/2 cup
short grain rice
1 tbsp
olive oil
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil, add the onions and sauté until translucent. Add the ground beef, curry powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Brown the meat for a few minutes. Add tomato paste, parsley, and water.
- Bring the sauce to a rapid simmer, then remove from heat and place into a large bowl.
- Add the uncooked rice. Mix together with the sauce using a spoon. Set aside until it cools down.
- Once the rice mixture has cooled, Stuff the zucchini.
- In a saucepan, heat the olive oil, insides of the zucchini, curry powder, and a pinch of salt. Sauté until soft and lightly browned.
- Add tomato sauce and parsley. Set aside.
- Place the stuffed zucchini in a braising pot and pour the tomato sauce over top.
- Add the chicken broth, lemon juice and olive oil and season to taste.
- Bring to a rapid simmer over high heat, then reduce heat and cook covered for approximately 40 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed.