Keto Koussa Mehchi
Discover a delightful, low-carb twist on a classic Middle Eastern dish with Keto Koussa Mehchi! This vibrant recipe features tender zucchini stuffed with a flavorful blend of spiced ground beef and cauliflower rice, all simmered in a tangy tomato sauce infused with fresh lemon juice. Perfect for keto enthusiasts, this dish swaps traditional rice for cauliflower rice, delivering a hearty, satisfying meal with a fraction of the carbs. Aromatic spices like cumin, cinnamon, and allspice add depth to every bite, while fresh parsley brightens the filling. Comforting yet nutritious, Keto Koussa Mehchi is an excellent choice for dinner parties or family meals—serve with a spoonful of the rich tomato sauce and a sprinkle of extra parsley for a truly unforgettable experience! Keywords: keto stuffed zucchini, cauliflower rice recipes, low-carb Middle Eastern dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium zucchini
- 500 grams ground beef
- 200 grams cauliflower rice
- 1 small, diced onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 400 grams canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Begin by washing the zucchinis thoroughly. Cut off the tops and use a corer or a small spoon to carefully hollow out the center of each zucchini, leaving about 0.5 cm thickness on the walls.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until the beef is browned.
Stir in the cauliflower rice, tomato paste, ground cumin, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Once the mixture is well combined and the cauliflower rice is tender, remove from heat and mix in the chopped fresh parsley.
Stuff each zucchini with the beef mixture, packing it tightly.
In a large pot, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the canned diced tomatoes and lemon juice. Bring it to a simmer.
Carefully place the stuffed zucchinis in the pot over the tomato sauce. Cover and let simmer gently for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the zucchinis are tender.
Serve hot, spooning the sauce over the stuffed zucchinis. Enjoy your Keto Koussa Mehchi!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2116 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.4 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.5 g | 217% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 362 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 14501 mg | 630% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.2 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 108.2 g | ||
| Protein | 108.3 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 493 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 5652 mg | 120% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
