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Middle Eastern Stuffed Roasted Vegetables Recipe That Delights!

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A delightful recipe for Middle Eastern stuffed roasted vegetables, featuring a savory filling of ground meat, rice, and spices, all baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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  • 2 bell peppers, tops removed and seeded
  • 3 tomatoes, hollowed out
  • 2 small eggplants, cut into thick pieces and hollowed
  • 2 zucchinis, hollowed into cups
  • 3 potatoes, peeled and halved
  • For the Filling:
  • 1 pound ground beef or lamb
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup cooked rice
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • For the Sauce:
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For Garnish:
  • Fresh parsley
  • Fresh dill

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Hollow out the peppers, tomatoes, zucchinis, and eggplants carefully, leaving sturdy walls for stuffing.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with onion and garlic until browned. Stir in cooked rice, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and parsley. Cook for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and well combined.
  3. Fill each vegetable generously with the meat mixture. Arrange them tightly in a large baking dish along with the potatoes.
  4. Mix tomato sauce, tomato paste, olive oil, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Pour the sauce around and slightly over the vegetables.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for another 20-25 minutes until deeply roasted and caramelized.
  6. Sprinkle generously with fresh parsley and dill before serving. Serve warm with yogurt, rice, or fresh bread.

Notes

  • Serve with garlic yogurt sauce, cucumber herb dressing, or tahini drizzle for extra richness.
  • Pack the vegetables tightly to keep them upright while baking.
  • Use vegetable broth in the sauce for deeper flavor.
  • Add pine nuts or chopped herbs to the filling for extra texture.
  • Use lean ground beef or turkey for a lighter version.
  • Replace rice with quinoa or cauliflower rice.
  • Add extra vegetables to increase fiber and nutrients.

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