Grilled Zucchini Rolls with Minced Meat

Place the ends of the zucchini in salt to prevent them from cracking when you extract the inner flesh. To make this meal tastier opt for a minced meat portion thats 1/2 beef and 1/2 pork.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 4

Nutritional Information (Amount per serving)

Protein 21.5 g
Carbohydrates 9 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Fat- total 16 g

INGREDIENTS

4 large zucchini
1 pound /500g minced meat
1 cup tomato juice
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 sprigs parsley, minced
1 sprig dill, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground pepper

PREPARATION

Wash the zucchini and discard the outer layers. Place the cleaned zucchini in a bowl.

Pour oil in a skillet and sauté the onions for 2-3 minutes. Add the minced meat and sauté together for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomato juice, garlic, parsley, dill, salt and pepper. Stir with a spoon and let it boil for about 10 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400°F / 200°C. Remove the skillet from the heat and fill the zucchini with the minced meat. Arrange the zucchini in a pan, one beside the other, and bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes.


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An easy recipe uses a variety of ingredients. Simply pop the oiled vegetables into the hot oven and they’ll ‘grill’ in a few minutes, allowing excess moisture in the vegetables to evaporate. Feel free to change it up with different vegetables.	This is an unusual, yet an interesting combination of ingredients and tastes, that provides the organism with valuable nutrients, as it is a great source of protein and monounsaturated fat.	This is a Mediterranean summer food, but if you try this recipe, it will turn out absolutely delicious, and you will find the beef stuffed tomatoes ideal for all year long diet. This dish can provide you with B-vitamins and Zinc.	Try this dish as a starter or a light lunch, simply with the addition of salad, pita bread and greek yoghurt dip.