Balkan Stuffed Zucchini with Beef Rice and Dill Yogurt π₯β¨
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Balkan Stuffed Zucchini with Beef Rice and Dill Yogurt is a cozy oven-baked main dish with tender zucchini boats, juicy beef and rice filling, tomato paprika sauce, garlic, herbs, and a cool dill yogurt finish. It feels rustic, homestyle, and satisfying, but still lighter than heavy casseroles.
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Tender zucchini, savory beef, soft rice, tomato sauce, paprika, garlic, and creamy dill yogurt make this Balkan main dish warm, bright, and full of comfort. π½οΈ
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Tender zucchini, savory beef, soft rice, tomato sauce, paprika, garlic, and creamy dill yogurt make this Balkan main dish warm, bright, and full of comfort. π½οΈ
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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- Beef rice filling π
- Tomato paprika sauce π
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Total Time
β± Prep: 25 min
π₯ Cook/Bake: 1 h 3 min
π Rest: 20 min
β° Total: 1 h 48 min
π₯ Cook/Bake: 1 h 3 min
π Rest: 20 min
β° Total: 1 h 48 min
Nutritional Value
π₯ Calories: ~395 kcal per serving
πͺ Protein: ~28 g
π Carbohydrates: ~26 g
π§ Fat: ~20 g
πΏ Fiber: ~5 g
πͺ Protein: ~28 g
π Carbohydrates: ~26 g
π§ Fat: ~20 g
πΏ Fiber: ~5 g
π₯ 395 kcal πͺ 28 g protein π 26 g carbs π§ 20 g fat πΎ 5 g fiber
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Advice
Do not over-scoop the zucchini boats; leave enough flesh around the edges so they stay juicy and hold their shape while baking.
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Why it works π‘
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The zucchini softens into the tomato paprika sauce, the rice absorbs the beef juices, and the cool dill yogurt balances the warmth of the filling with fresh acidity.
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For a richer tavern-style version, sprinkle 80 g grated kashkaval or mild yellow cheese (ΒΎ cup / 2.8 oz) over the zucchini during the final 12 min of baking.
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Why it works π‘
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The zucchini softens into the tomato paprika sauce, the rice absorbs the beef juices, and the cool dill yogurt balances the warmth of the filling with fresh acidity.
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Twist πΆοΈ
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For a richer tavern-style version, sprinkle 80 g grated kashkaval or mild yellow cheese (ΒΎ cup / 2.8 oz) over the zucchini during the final 12 min of baking.
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Tender zucchini boats, juicy beef rice filling, tomato paprika sauce, garlic, herbs, and cool dill yogurt make this Balkan main dish cozy, balanced, and deeply homemade. π₯β¨
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