Zucchini rings with rice and minced meat
4 servings
60 minutes
Zucchini rings with rice and minced meat are a cozy and tender dish of European cuisine that combines the juiciness of vegetables, the heartiness of meat, and the softness of fragrant rice. The roots of this recipe can be traced back to traditional home casseroles where zucchini serves as a natural and light framework for rich meat filling. The dish has a harmonious taste: zucchini adds tenderness, minced meat provides richness, while spices and chicken broth add depth and aroma. Baking from below makes the texture surprisingly soft, and the juices from the ingredients create a natural sauce that preserves the filling's juiciness. These zucchini rings are perfect for a cozy family dinner or even a festive table, delighting with their balance of flavors and exquisite simplicity.
1
We make a traditional sauté of carrots/onions. Add minced meat and simmer, adding chicken broth as it evaporates. It's important to simmer, not fry; the meat and vegetables are already cooked, and we are processing the rice, soaking it in the juices from the minced meat. It needs to be cooked about 3/4.
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Ground meat: 500 g
- Chicken broth: 200 ml
- Rice: 100 g
2
We place the minced meat in the zucchini rings.
- Ground meat: 500 g
- Zucchini: 1 piece
3
Bake at 180 degrees for about 40 minutes on the lower heat. It's important not to turn on the grill or upper heat, otherwise the filling will harden and dry out. It's also useful to check during the process and if it starts to dry out, to moisten it with the released juice or chicken broth.
- Chicken broth: 200 ml