Stuffed zucchini in yogurt sauce is a healthy & beneficial dish. Zucchini is a nutritious vegetable that provides an excellent amount of fiber, which promotes a feeling of fullness, regulates bowel movements, lowers cholesterol levels, & reduces blood sugar levels. It is an ideal meal for diets.
Zucchini in Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
- For the Zucchini:
- 2.5 kg zucchini
- ½ kg lean ground meat
- 2 onions chopped
- 1 cup rice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt for stuffing
- 1 teaspoon mixed spices for stuffing
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon for stuffing
- For the Yogurt Sauce:
- 4 cups fat-free yogurt
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dried mint
- 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
Instructions
- Hollow out the zucchini, removing the inner flesh to create a space for stuffing.
- In a pan with one tablespoon of vegetable oil, sauté the ground meat with the chopped onions, salt, mixed spices, and cinnamon for about 5 minutes.
- Mix the rice with the cooked meat mixture and use it to stuff the hollowed zucchini.
- Boil the stuffed zucchini in one cup of water until they are cooked but be careful not to overcook them.
- For the sauce, add the cornstarch to the yogurt and cook it over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens.
- Add the dried mint, salt, and crushed garlic to the yogurt sauce and let it cook for another minute.
- Add the boiled stuffed zucchini to the yogurt sauce and serve the dish hot.
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