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Zucchini Boats with Spiced Lamb, Apricot & Almond
Posted: 6/27/2026
Ingredients
- 3–4 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
- 250 g ground lamb (or beef)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ⅓ cup dried apricots, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp toasted almonds, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Method
- Roast zucchini halves at 200°C for 15–20 mins until just tender.
- Cook onion in olive oil until soft, add garlic.
- Add lamb and brown well.
- Stir in spices and chopped apricots.
- Mix through herbs and almonds.
- Fill zucchini and bake another 10–15 mins.
Flavour Profile
Rich, slightly sweet, and warmly spiced with a classic Moroccan sweet–savory balance.