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Kousa Mahshi

Stuffed courgettes in tomato.

Prep25 min
Cook1 h
Total1 h 25 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving536 kcal
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LebanonMain courseHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Small courgettes12
  • Rice300 g
  • Tomato2
  • Parsley and mint1 cup
  • Lemon3
  • Seven-spice (baharat)2 tsp
  • Olive oil100 ml
  • Water500 ml
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper1/2 tsp
  • Lamb mince300 g

Method

  1. FillingMix rice with herbs, tomato and spices and meat.
  2. StuffStuff or roll the vegetables.
  3. CookLayer; add lemon water; weigh down; simmer 1 hour.

Nutrition per serving

Calories536 kcal
Protein17.4 g
Carbohydrates55.2 g
Fat28.3 g
Fibre5.7 g
Sugar11.4 g
Sodium662 mg
Saturated fat7.6 g
Serving sizeabout 630 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Kousa Mahshi take to make?

About 1 h 25 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 1 h of cooking.

How many calories are in Kousa Mahshi?

About 536 kcal per serving, with 17 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 630 g each.

Which allergens does Kousa Mahshi contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Kousa Mahshi from?

Kousa Mahshi is a main course from Lebanon. Stuffed courgettes in tomato.

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