Stuffed Zucchini with Beef and Rice in Lemon Tomato Sauce
This simmered dish pairs zucchini, medium with ground beef, cooked white rice and lemon juice. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
In a small pan, simmer crushed tomatoes, water, remaining garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil for 5 minutes; season with salt.
zucchinifresh mint
Nestle stuffed zucchini into the sauce, cover, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes until zucchini is tender and filling is cooked. Sprinkle with mint before serving.
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