Kousa Mihshi (Lebanese Stuffed Squash)

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 2022

Zucchini stuffed with spiced lamb and rice and braised in cinnamon-accented tomato sauce is a Lebanese favorite that transcends its simple ingredients.

SERVES4

TIME2¼ hours

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

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...

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