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Hashwe (Arabian Stuffed Vegetables) Recipe

Hashwe (Arabian Stuffed Vegetables) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups water
1 cup long- grain rice
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 lb lamb, finely ground
1/2 lb beef, finely ground
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground allspice
salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste
3 tbsp butter, melted
4 medium tomatoes, tops cut off and hollowed for stuffing
6 medium zucchini, cut into 3-inch lengths , hollowed out with a corer, placed on end for stuffing
4 medium bell peppers, tops cut off and cored and seeded for stuffing
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup canned tomato sauce
1 lemon , juice of

Directions:

In a 2-quart covered saucepan bring 2 cups of water to boil. Add the rice, return to the boil, cover, and turn off the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and cool before proceeding with the recipe.
Mix cooked rice thoroughly with the stuffing ingredients.
Melt butter in skillet over medium high heat and saute garlic for a few minutes.
Add meat with spices and cook until browned.
Fill the vegetables loosely with the rice and meat mixture. The rice will expand during cooking, so do not pack; leave room at the top or the sides.
Arrange the vegetables in a covered, deep skillet.
Simmer, covered, along with the water, tomato sauce, and lemon juice on low heat (30 minutes for bell peppers and zucchini; 20 minutes for tomatoes).
Check sauce levels occasionally to see that it is not evaporating. If it gets low, add more hot water, tomato sauce and lemon as necessary.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	411.41 Kcal (1722 kJ)
Calories from fat	262.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.11g	45%
Cholesterol	99.43mg	33%
Sodium	89.62mg	4%
Potassium	869.92mg	19%
Total Carbs	14.53g	5%
Sugars	9.24g	37%
Dietary Fiber	3.74g	15%
Protein	22.67g	45%
Vitamin C	150.6mg	251%
Vitamin A	3.1mg	102%
Iron	53.1mg	295%
Calcium	65.7mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	69.54 Kcal (291 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.92g	45%
Cholesterol	16.8mg	33%
Sodium	15.15mg	4%
Potassium	147.03mg	19%
Total Carbs	2.46g	5%
Sugars	1.56g	37%
Dietary Fiber	0.63g	15%
Protein	3.83g	45%
Vitamin C	25.5mg	251%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	102%
Iron	9mg	295%
Calcium	11.1mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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