Mediterranean Stuffed Carrots and Potato’s

Name: Mediterranean Stuffed Carrots and Potato’s
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 3 h
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 6 large carrots (thickest); 6 potatoes; 2 cups rice (golden brand); Ground beef or lamb (if vegan skip); 7 spice (found in middle eastern store); Salt; Pepper; 1 head Garlic; 2 lemons; Olive oil (for frying garlic); Vegetable oil; Butter

17 steps

Prep:1hCook:2h

Traditionally this Palestinian dish is made with thick purple carrots but those are not easily accessible in the US and are not grown everywhere. They are stuffed with spiced rice and meat and cooked until tender. They can also be made vegan with no meat and only rice and vegetables. Enjoy 😊

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:43:39 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories643.8 kcal (32%)

Total Fat13.6 g (19%)

Carbs115 g (44%)

Sugars5.9 g (7%)

Protein15.5 g (31%)

Sodium242.2 mg (12%)

Fiber8.2 g (29%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

5 servings

2 cupsrice

or lamb, if vegan skip

7 spice

found in middle eastern store

1 headgarlic

Instructions

Step 1

Before starting remember that every step is crucial and do not skip.

Step 2

Rinse rice and let sit in hot (not boiling) water for 10-15 minutes

Step 3

Peel and core carrots and potatoes and rinse very well ( when coring carrots be mindful they brake easily) do not discard the insides of the carrots and potatoes they will be used in the stew!

Step 4

Wrap carrots and potatoes in paper towel inside and out to remove all moisture after rinsing (very important)

Step 5

Once dry fry the carrots and potatoes in vegetable oil until slightly browned

Step 6

Lets work on the stuffing!

Step 7

Drain rice from water and add 1 tspn unsalted butter

Step 8

Mix and add meat

Step 9

Put on gloves and mix by hand