Directions:
- Cut stems from squash and scoop out seeds. Because of the small size of the squash, you may twirl a knife in the flesh to scrape the seeds. The most effective method is to take a flat handle silver spoon and use the handle end to scrape out the seeds. You may rinse out the inside with water.
- Heat olive oil in pan over medium heat.
- Slice onion and add to hot olive oil.
- Let fry for about 3-5 minutes while you make the stuffing.
- In a large bowl, combine lamb, rice, and spices. The best method is to get in it with your hands and just smoosh and mix without any sort of utensils.
- Add cans of tomato sauce and diced tomato to the onions.
- Stuff squash with mixture. Leave about a half inch to a quarter inch of room at the end as the rice will expand. Also, do not pack too tightly as the expanding rice will break the squash.
- Add the stuffed squashes to the pan.
- Chop the garlic cloves into fine pieces and sprinkle between the squash in the pan.
- Add water to just cover the squash and let simmer over medium heat for 40 minutes.
- Squeeze a few drops fresh lemon juice over squash and sprinkle a pinch of mint.
- Allow to cook another 10 minutes or so.
- **Note** I have made this several more times and revised only the cooking time slightly. I found it somewhat easier to cut the squashes in half from the start. Additionally, I always test the filling to make sure the rice is fully cooked.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 509.54 Kcal (2133 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 300.83 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 33.43g | 51% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 82.76mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 533.52mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 324.95mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 28.18g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 0.99g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.71g | 3% | |
| Protein | 21.8g | 44% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 27.7mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 293.36 Kcal (1228 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 173.2 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 19.24g | 51% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 47.65mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 307.17mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 187.08mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 16.22g | 9% | |
| Sugars | 0.57g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.41g | 3% | |
| Protein | 12.55g | 44% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 3% | |
* 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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