Assyrian Dolma

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
6 tomatoes 6 small bell peppers 6 Italian squash
1-1/2 lb ground lamb shoulder 1/2 C rice 1/2 C finely chopped celery
1/2 C finely chopped onions 1/2 C finely chopped parsley 1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp thyme 1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp cayenne (optional) 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp chili powder
1 C water 1 can tomato paste 1 can tomato sauce
2 T lemon juice



1 Scoop out tomatoes, peppers and squash with potato peeler; saute meat until it loses its pinkness. Add all ingredients including the inside of scooped tomato, except the tomato sauce and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly; stuff peppers, tomatoes and squash with mixture. Place in baking pan. Mix 1 C water with tomato sauce and lemon juice. Pour over stuffed vegetables. Bake 1 hour at 350 F. Serve with green salad.
2 NOTE: This recipe will keep well for a week in refrigerator. Filling could also be used for stuffed cabbage leaves, cucumbers or onions.

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