Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | 1 cup cooked (158g) white | 206 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Meat | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs. Zuccini
- 1/4 cup Lean ground meat
- 1 cup Rice
- Salt, pepper, cinnamon
- 4 Peeled, chopped, seeded, medium size tomatoes
- 16 oz. Tomato sauce
- Shortening
Directions
1) Clean the zuccini. Cut one end and make a hole through the zuccini, leaving 1/4 inch at the end, taking all the seeds from inside.
2) Mix meat, rinsed and drained rice, dash of salt, pepper and cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions.
3) Stuff the zuccini with the meat mixture. Fry them with 2 tablespoons shortening till lightly brown.
4) Add tomato, chopped and sauce, and more water just till covered. Let boil.
5) Reduce heat to medium. Cover and let cook till done, about 30 minutes. If some of the stuffing is left, add it to the sauce before cooking.
6) Serve with pita bread.
Category:Arabian Recipes
Category:Arabian Vegetarian