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Delicious Mehshi Laban: Zucchini Stuffed with Rice & Chickpeas

A flavorful dish featuring zucchini stuffed with a mixture of rice and chickpeas, perfect for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Stuffing
  • 1 cup Rice uncooked
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 4 medium Zucchini hollowed out

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a pot, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
  3. Add the rice, chickpeas, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Fill the hollowed zucchini with the stuffing mixture.
  5. Place the stuffed zucchini in a baking dish and cover with foil.
  6. Bake for 30-40 minutes until the zucchini is tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve warm with a side of yogurt or salad.

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