Lebanese Stuffed Zucchini And Eggplant
"Hearty and full of texture, Mahshi/ Koussa wa Batenjan Mahshi/ refers to zucchini and eggplants that are stuffed with a mixture of rice and minced meat and simmered in tomato sauce. Even though this classic Lebanese comfort food dish is easy to prepare and made of simple ingredients, it inherently feels like a special occasion dish. After one and half hour of simmering, the zucchini (kousa) and eggplants become tender and enveloped in a rich deeply flavored garlicky tomato sauce — it brings all the savory, umami flavors that will no doubt warm your soul."
Serves6 Using two different kinds of vegetables, zucchini and eggplant, adds color and variety, and both are great candidates for stuffing, but if you have only one type, that’s fine, too. A small amount of dried mint is responsible for a lot of the fla
Preparation Time30 min
Cooking Time1 hr 30 min