Lebanese Stuffed Kousa Squash

Name: Lebanese Stuffed Kousa Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 8 kousas; 20 ounces tomato juice; 1 pound ground sirloin; ½ cup uncooked long grain white rice; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 6 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoon dried mint; 2 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice; Plain yogurt to serve

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
4
Calories
429 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Lebanese Stuffed Kousa Squash

Iris Warren

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In this Traditional Lebanese dish, kousa is stuffed with a savory meat and rice mixture and simmered in a flavorful tomato broth until tender.

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Ingredients

Servings

8 kousas (small/medium sized)
20 ounces tomato juice (or tomato paste mixed with water)
1 pound ground sirloin
½ cup uncooked long grain white rice (rinsed)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
6 cloves garlic (grated)
2 tablespoon dried mint
2 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
Plain yogurt to serve (optional)

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Instructions

To hollow out the kousa, trim off the top and use a zucchini core to slowly remove the inside of the squash. Be careful not to poke through the bottom or the sides. Once the squash is hollowed out, set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine beef, rinsed uncooked rice, salt, and pepper. Add half of the garlic (3 grated cloves) and half of the mint (1 tablespoon) to the meat mixture and combine.
Before you start stuffing the squash, place the tomato juice or tomato paste/water mixture in a large pot, and heat on medium high until boiling.
While the tomato juice is heating up, begin stuffing the kousa. Be careful to leave about 1 1/2 inch at the top which allows room for them to expand. If you have leftover meat mixture, simply roll them into little meatballs, and add to the tomato broth.
When the tomato juice has come to a boil, add the remaining mint (1 tablespoon) and garlic (3 grated cloves) as well as the lemon juice.
If you used tomato paste/water, add salt and pepper to the broth to taste.
Gently add in the stuffed kousa. Bring to a boil then turn to low and simmer for 35 minutes. The meatballs are the perfect way to see if the rice is fully cooked.
Serve in a bowl with plain yogurt on the side.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1squash Calories 429kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 77mg (26%) Sodium 706mg (29%) Potassium 1742mg (50%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 1506IU (30%) Vitamin C 98mg (109%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 429 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1squash
Calories	429kcal	21%
Carbohydrates	39g	13%
Protein	29g	58%
Fat	19g	29%
Saturated Fat	7g	35%
Cholesterol	77mg	26%
Sodium	706mg	29%
Potassium	1742mg	37%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	15g	30%
Vitamin A	1506IU	30%
Vitamin C	98mg	109%
Calcium	120mg	12%
Iron	5mg	28%