
By Kaylyn Elcock
Zucchini Stuffed with Lamb and Lentils
8 steps
Prep:25minCook:20min
Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 19:37:07 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
25
Low
Glycemic Load
6
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories391.6 kcal (20%)
Total Fat19.4 g (28%)
Carbs24.9 g (10%)
Sugars12.5 g (14%)
Protein30.8 g (62%)
Sodium481.4 mg (24%)
Fiber7.1 g (25%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

4zucchini
large

2 tablespoonswater

8 oz90% lean ground sirloin

7 ozground lamb

3garlic cloves
minced

½ teaspoonground cinnamon

¼ teaspoonground allspice

½ teaspoonground pepper

½ cupred onion
chopped, plus one tablespoon, minced, divided

¾ teaspoonkosher salt
divided

1 cuplentils
cooked

cooking spray

1 cupreduced fat yogurt
plain, 2%

½ cupcucumber
minced, drained on paper towels

1 teaspoonpaprika
divided
Instructions
Step 1
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Step 2
2. Halve zucchini lengthwise. Scoop out seeds, leaving 1/4 inch thick sides and bottoms
Step 3
3. Place zucchini and two tablespoons water in a microwave safe bowl. cover with plastic wrap and microwave until slightly tender, 5 minutes
Step 4
4. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add beef, lamb, garlic, cinnamon, allspice, pepper, chopped onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt to skillet. Cook, stirring until meat is browned and crumbly, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in lentils
Step 5
5. Divide mixture evenly among zucchini halves, place stuffed halves on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray
Step 6
6. Cover with aluminum foil ad bake until tender, 10-15 minutes
Step 7
7. Stir together yogurt, cucumber, ½ teaspoon paprika, remaining 1 tablespoon minced onion, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt in a bowl
Step 8
8. Top each zucchini half with about 2 ½ tablespoons yogurt sauce and sprinkle evenly with remaining ½ teaspoon paprika. Serve immediately
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