Hypertension
Stuffed zucchini
Preparation time20 min
Cooking time60 min
Portions4
FromMiddle East
Did you know that it is possible to prepare stuffing in a healthy way? We offer you this recipe. Zucchini contains many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are good for heart health. It is also a source of potassium, which helps control high blood pressure.
Ingredients:
- 600 grams of young zucchini
- 250 grams of minced beef
- 4 tomatoes
- 1 can of mashed tomatoes
- 100 grams of basmati rice
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Juice of half a lemon
- ½ teaspoon of allspice
- A large pinch of cinnamon
- 40 grams of butter
- A pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Clean the zucchini, scrape the skin, and cut in half, scooping out each half from the inside with a spoon.
- Cut the tomatoes into small cubes.
- Cook the rice in salted boiling water.
- In a bowl, combine rice, minced meat, tomatoes, half of the melted butter, and spices. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. This mixture is used to fill only three-quarters of the zucchini from the inside.
- Chop the garlic and brown it in a saucepan with the rest of the butter. Season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
- Place the zucchini in a saucepan and cover with water.
- Bring the zucchini to a boil, then place on a low heat for 45 minutes to an hour.
- 5 minutes before the end of cooking, tomato paste and lemon juice are added, and the dish is served hot.
ENERGY | TOTAL CARBOHYDRATES | SUGAR | TOTAL FAT | SATURATED FAT | OMEGA 3 | DIETARY FIBRE | SODIUM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
396.4 calories | 22.6 gr | 9.8 gr | 17.1 gr | 8.8 gr | 0.3 gr | 6.8 gr | 351 mg |