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The best zucchini to use for this recipe is the small, slightly bulbous, pale green variety often sold as Lebanese zucchini. Hollow out the zucchini using a manakra, which is a tool like a long apple corer designed for this purpose; you can find them in Middle Eastern food stores. To adapt this kousa mahshi recipe for vegetarians, use chickpeas instead of minced beef.