Riz Bil Kousa w Kebbeh

Riz Bil Kousa w Kebbeh is a delightful Lebanese rice dish featuring fragrant rice topped with zucchini and spiced ground meat, served alongside crispy kebbeh. This nutritious meal is packed with flavors and is a perfect representation of Lebanese cuisine.

Ingredients

• Long-grain rice - 1 cup (200g)
• Zucchini - 2 medium-sized (300g)
• Ground beef or lamb - 200g
• Kebbeh spice mix - 1 tablespoon
• Onion - 1 small (100g), finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Pine nuts - 30g, toasted
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Water - 2 cups (500ml)

Steps

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak it in water for 20 minutes.
2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
3. Add the ground meat to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in the kebbeh spice mix, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes before removing from heat.
5. In a separate pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the zucchini, diced into small cubes, and sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
6. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pot with the zucchini. Stir to combine and sauté for another 2 minutes.
7. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
8. Fluff the rice with a fork and gently mix in the cooked meat mixture and toasted pine nuts.
9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 540
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from the meat and pine nuts, supporting muscle health.
• Contains zucchini, which is low in calories and high in vitamins and minerals.

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