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Zucchini Fritters

Lebanese Zucchini Fritters, also known as Ejjeh Kousa in Arabic, make a wonderful starter, side dish or even a light lunch! These crispy zucchini fritter patties are formed and pan-fried then served hot alongside a cool dollop of sour cream or yogurt. Lebanese ejjeh/ejjeh recipe/vegetarian zucchini recipes/kousa

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two stuffed zucchini on a plate with tomato sauce

Zucchini stuffed with spiced lamb and rice and braised in cinnamon-accented tomato sauce is a Lebanese favorite that transcends its simple ingredients. Kousa mihshi, which translates as “stuffed squash” in Arabic, is a satisfying yet light preparation that's popular across the Levant. The dish consists of hollowed-out zucchini filled with a mixture of spiced ground lamb and rice and slowly braised in cinnamon-accented tomato sauce until the meat is succulent and the rice tender. Soaking the…

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Like the stuffed grape vine leaves, the stuffed squash, Koosa, is another Lebanese favourite. My mother’s first vegetable garden this year on Saltspring Island was almost wholly devoted to growing this unique vegetable. The recipe can be done with regular-sized squash or zucchini, although this family recipe has always traditionally been done with small, pale…

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Kousa Mahshi (Lebanese Stuffed Squash with Tomato Sauce) My grandmother and my great-grandmother, both from my dads side of the family, used to make this all the time, especially in the summer. Its such a light and refreshing dish. Mamie, my great-grandmother grew her…

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a white plate topped with zucchini covered in sauce

Lebanese stuffed zucchini or Kousa Mahshi is an absolutely delicious stuffed vegetable dish for when you have an abundance of zucchini. Shorter Lebanese zucchini are filled with an aromatic, tasty mixture of beef, rice and spices and they cook up in a delicious tomato based sauce!

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baked potato wedges with ranch dressing and parsley on top

A healthy and easy side dish recipe, your whole family will love this cinnamon-spiced roasted acorn squash drizzled in an addictive tahini lemon sauce.

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a salad with tomatoes, cucumbers and lettuce in it on a white plate

Our Sumac Salad recipe gives you all the yummy middle eastern flavour minus the carbs! Made with simple ingredients and zingy sumac, which makes it perfect for serving alongside your next lamb roast or at your next barbecue.

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a platter filled with cauliflower covered in sour cream and garnished with parsley

Are you ready for the BEST oven-roasted cauliflower? This roasted cauliflower with za'atar and turmeric is caramelized to perfection. Add the herbed labneh and you have a side dish that’s bursting with flavor!

A plate shows cooked Lebanese Kousa Mahshi which is stuffed zucchini. The savory filling is visible inside the individual squash pieces. This single image highlights the delicious, traditional Middle Eastern comfort food ready to eat.

Comforting, flavorful goodness awaits with Lebanese Kousa Mahshi These incredible Middle Eastern recipes feature tender zucchini squash filled with a delicious mixture often rice and tasty spices It's a dish that just feels like home to so many in Lebanon and beyond Eating it feels like getting a warm hug This stuffed zucchini brings people together for amazing family meals full of tradition and great taste Learning how to cook this authentic Middle Eastern comfort food gives you a beloved…

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stuffed zucchini boats with sauce being drizzled over them on a plate

With a hearty dose of zaatar seasoning and a lemony tahini drizzle, these vegetarian stuffed zucchini boats are the perfect way to use up a bountiful zucchini harvest.

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