Baked Zucchini with Rice and Minced Meat

A simple, tasty and satisfying dish for every day! Zucchini with rice and minced meat in the oven can be cooked for both lunch and dinner. The time spent is very short; the oven will do most of the work. The whole family will love it!
cook time: 1h
Zoe Kendrick
Baked Zucchini with Rice and Minced Meat

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

158
Calories
12g
Fat
8g
Carbs
5g
Protein

Ingredients (3 portions)

Basic:

Onion 1 pc
Salt to taste
Water 1 cup
Rice 70 g
Sour cream 3 tbsp
Hard cheese 50 g
Tomato paste 1 tbsp
Zucchini 1 pc
Dry spices to taste
Minced meat 300 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make zucchini with rice and minced meat in the oven? Prepare the necessary ingredients for this. For cooking, you can use any type of minced meat. It can be pork, beef, chicken or mixed minced meat. I will cook with minced pork.

Step 2

Step 2
You must first boil the rice. To do this, bring the water to a boil and add rice to it. Cook for 10 minutes until half cooked. Then place the rice in a colander to drain excess water.

Step 3

Step 3
For baking, you can take any heat-resistant form. Grease the bottom and sides of the mold with vegetable oil. Cut the washed zucchini into cubes and place in an even layer along the bottom of the pan. Salt a little and sprinkle with spices.

Step 4

Step 4
Peel the onion, rinse in cold water and finely chop. Combine the prepared minced meat with chopped onions and boiled rice. Add some salt and stir.

Step 5

Step 5
Place the minced meat and rice in an even layer over the zucchini.

Step 6

Step 6
Place another layer of sliced zucchini on top.

Step 7

Step 7
Separately mix water with tomato paste and sour cream. Add salt and spices to the sauce.

Step 8

Step 8
Drizzle evenly over zucchini. Cover the pan with foil and place in the oven, preheated to 180 degrees, for 30-40 minutes.

Step 9

Step 9
Then remove the sheet of foil and sprinkle the dish with grated cheese. Return the pan to the oven for another 15 minutes. During this time, the cheese will have time to melt.

Step 10

Step 10
Remove the finished dish from the oven, cool slightly and serve. Bon appetit!