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Stuffed Zucchini

Name: Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 4 medium zucchinis; 400 g minced meat (pork, beef or mixed); 50 g rice (3 tbsp); 1 onion; 1 carrot; 1 egg; 2–3 tbsp chopped parsley; 2–3 tbsp oil; 500 ml tomato juice; salt and pepper to taste; sour cream for serving (optional)

Stuffed zucchini is a traditional Romanian dish where zucchinis are hollowed out and filled with a mixture of meat, rice, and vegetables, then baked in tomato sauce.

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Servings

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Prep

30 min

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Cook

60 min

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Total

1 h 30 min

🥘Ingredients

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌾Gluten-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

4 stuffed zucchinis (approx. 1 kg)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Keeps for 2-3 days refrigerated in a covered container. Reheat in the oven for the best texture.

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Freezer

Can be frozen for 2-3 months, unbaked or baked. Thaw slowly in the refrigerator.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 250 g)

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Calories

150 kcal

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Protein

8 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

6 g

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Fiber

2 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂sour cream or Greek yogurt

🥂fresh bread or pita

🥂tomato or cucumber salad

🥂white wine or light red wine

💡Variations

with rice and mushrooms for a vegetarian version

with beef instead of pork for a more robust flavor

with tomato sauce and red bell peppers for a sweeter flavor