Kabak Dolmasi - Turkish Stuffed Zucchini

Name: Kabak Dolmasi - Turkish Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 6 Zucchini (kusa); ½ cup rice; 1 small onion; ½ cup parsley; 1 green bell pepper; ½ lb ground beef; 1 tbsp tomato paste; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp Aleppo pepper; 1 tsp dried mint; 2 tomatoes; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp Aleppo pepper; 1 tsp dried mint; 2 cups boiling water; yogurt

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings
6
Calories
312 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine
Turkish

Kabak Dolmasi - Turkish Stuffed Zucchini

Isaac Lopez

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Turkish stuffed zucchini (Kabak Dolmasi) is stuffed with a flavorful mixture of jasmine rice, ground beef, onions, and spices, simmered in a fragrant tomato-based sauce and can be served with yogurt.

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Ingredients

Servings

Zucchini Stuffing

6 Zucchini (kusa)
½ cup rice short or medium grain
1 small onion chopped
½ cup parsley chopped
1 green bell pepper chopped
½ lb ground beef
1 tbsp tomato paste
¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp Aleppo pepper
1 tsp dried mint
2 tomatoes sliced in chunks

Sauce

1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp Aleppo pepper
1 tsp dried mint
2 cups boiling water

Serve with

yogurt

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Instructions

Cut the top of the zucchini and slice off a bit of the end so they can stand. Carefully empty them using an apple corer or a small spoon.
Place the rice, onion, parsley, green bell pepper, ground beef, tomato paste, olive oil, salt, black pepper, Aleppo pepper and dried mint in a bowl and mix using a spoon or your hands. Make sure all the ingredients are well combined.
Stuff the zucchini with the filling and make sure to do it loosely and leave ½ inch empty at the top because the rice expands while cooking.
Place a chunk of tomatoes on top of each zucchini.
Place the stuffed zucchini upward standing in a pot.
To make the sauce, mix the olive oil, tomato paste, Aleppo pepper, dried mint and water in a bowl or a measuring pitcher. Pour over the zucchinis in the pot and cover.
Cover with a lid and cook over medium high heat until it comes to a simmer, this would take about 20 minutes.
Then uncover and cook for 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes. The stuffed zucchini is ready once you can easily insert a knife into the side.
Serve warm with yogurt.

Notes

Choose Firm Zucchini: Select zucchini that are firm and evenly sized for the best results. Avoid zucchini that are too soft or overripe, as they may become mushy when cooked.
Loosely Stuff the Zucchini: When filling the zucchini, be sure to pack it in loosely and leave about 1/2 inch of space at the top. This allows the rice to expand during cooking without bursting the zucchini.
Use High-Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality ingredients, especially when it comes to the ground beef, olive oil, and spices. Fresh, flavorful ingredients will elevate the taste of the dish and ensure a delicious outcome.
Spices: If you don't have Aleppo pepper, you can use a mild chili pepper instead.
Simmer Gently: When cooking the stuffed zucchini in the sauce, be sure to simmer them gently over low heat. This allows the flavors to meld together and ensures that the zucchini cook evenly without falling apart.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 312kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 508mg (21%) Potassium 904mg (26%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1517IU (30%) Vitamin C 66mg (73%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 312 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	312kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	24g	8%
Protein	11g	22%
Fat	20g	31%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	12g	60%
Trans Fat	0.5g	25%
Cholesterol	27mg	9%
Sodium	508mg	21%
Potassium	904mg	19%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	8g	16%
Vitamin A	1517IU	30%
Vitamin C	66mg	73%
Calcium	66mg	7%
Iron	3mg	17%