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Kilis Stuffed Zucchini with Meat and Chickpeas

Name: Kilis Şıhıl Mahşi
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6 porsiyon
Cuisine: Türk Mutfağı
Ingredients: 6 adet Kabak; 1 su bardağı Sıvı yağ; 300 gr Dana kıyma; 1 su bardağı Haşlanmış nohut; 1 adet Kuru soğan; 2 yemek kaşığı Dolmalık fıstık; 1 yemek kaşığı Domates salçası; 1 tatlı kaşığı Tuz; 0.5 çay kaşığı Karabiber; 1.5 su bardağı Yoğurt; 2 diş Sarımsak; 1 su bardağı Domates püresi

Fried zucchini are filled with beef, chickpeas, onion, and pine nuts, then served with yogurt and tomato sauce in a Kilis specialty.

Hard⏱️ 1 hr 20 min📖 1 min readServes 6~460 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation

35 min prep 45 min cook

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Kilis Stuffed Zucchini with Meat and Chickpeas

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Total 1 h 20 min

Prep35 min
Cooking45 min

Ingredients

6 servings

Quick:

Kabak için

6 pcs Zucchini
1 glass(~200 ml) Vegetable oil

For the filling

300 g Minced beef
1 glass(~200 ml) Cooked chickpeas
1 pcs Onion
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Pine nuts
1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper

For the sauce

1.5 glass(~300 ml) Yogurt
2 clove Garlic
1 glass(~200 ml) Tomato puree

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Instructions

1
Peel the zucchini in stripes and carefully hollow them out.
2
Fry the zucchini in hot oil for 4 minutes until lightly colored.
4 min
04:00
3
Chop the onion and cook it with the minced beef in a pan for 8 minutes.
8 min
08:00
4
Add the cooked chickpeas, pine nuts, tomato paste, salt and black pepper, then cook for 5 minutes.
5 min
05:00
5
Fill the zucchini with the mixture and arrange them in a baking dish.
6
Add the tomato puree and bake at 190°C for 25 minutes.
25 min
25:00
7
Mix the yogurt with crushed garlic and serve the sihil mahsi with the garlic yogurt.

💡 Tip: Frying the zucchini before they fully soften helps them bake with the filling without falling apart.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with garlic yogurt, rice pilaf and sumac onions.

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Protein source
Iron
Vitamin C
Vitamin B12

Nutrition (per serving)

~460

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 22%Carbs 28%Fat 50%

GI 27 · Low GIGL 9 · Low GL

11.7g

Sugar

5.9g

Fiber

861.6mg

Sodium

9.9g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Satiety (per serving)

10/10

Very filling, for a really hungry day

This recipe may contain allergens

Milk
Tree nuts

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Kilis Stuffed Zucchini with Meat and Chickpeas make?
This recipe serves 6.
How long does Kilis Stuffed Zucchini with Meat and Chickpeas take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 80 minutes in total.
Is Kilis Stuffed Zucchini with Meat and Chickpeas difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Kilis Stuffed Zucchini with Meat and Chickpeas have?
Approximately 460 kcal per serving. Protein: 25g, carbs: 32g, fat: 26g.
Which allergens does Kilis Stuffed Zucchini with Meat and Chickpeas contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.
How many ingredients does Kilis Stuffed Zucchini with Meat and Chickpeas need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
Is Kilis Stuffed Zucchini with Meat and Chickpeas filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 10/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Peel the zucchini in stripes and carefully hollow them out.

Fry the zucchini in hot oil for 4 minutes until lightly colored.

4 min

04:00

Chop the onion and cook it with the minced beef in a pan for 8 minutes.

8 min

08:00

Add the cooked chickpeas, pine nuts, tomato paste, salt and black pepper, then cook for 5 minutes.

5 min

05:00

Fill the zucchini with the mixture and arrange them in a baking dish.

Add the tomato puree and bake at 190°C for 25 minutes.

25 min

25:00

Mix the yogurt with crushed garlic and serve the sihil mahsi with the garlic yogurt.

FAQ

How many servings does Kilis Stuffed Zucchini with Meat and Chickpeas make?

This recipe serves 6.

How long does Kilis Stuffed Zucchini with Meat and Chickpeas take?

Prep 35 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 80 minutes in total.

Is Kilis Stuffed Zucchini with Meat and Chickpeas difficult?

This recipe is rated hard.

How many calories does Kilis Stuffed Zucchini with Meat and Chickpeas have?

Approximately 460 kcal per serving. Protein: 25g, carbs: 32g, fat: 26g.

Which allergens does Kilis Stuffed Zucchini with Meat and Chickpeas contain?

This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.

How many ingredients does Kilis Stuffed Zucchini with Meat and Chickpeas need?

This recipe needs 12 ingredients.

Is Kilis Stuffed Zucchini with Meat and Chickpeas filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 10/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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