Stuffed Zucchini, Mediterranean Style or Kabak Dolma Two Recipes!
Stuffed zucchini, or Kabak Dolma, is a popular dish in Turkish cuisine and is often served during special occasions and festivals.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 1 cup Rice
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 medium Tomato
- 2 clove Garlic
- 4 tablespoon Parsley
- 4 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Pine nuts
- 1 teaspoon Dried mint
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cup Water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cut the tops of the zucchinis and scoop out the flesh, leaving a shell.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add rice, dried mint, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes, pine nuts, and parsley. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Fill the zucchini shells with the rice mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour water into the dish and cover it with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to brown the tops.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 10g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.