Discover the joy of cooking with this delightful Stuffed Zucchini recipe! Bursting with flavors from fresh vegetables and savory spices, it’s the perfect dish for any occasion. Enjoy the harmony of textures as you indulge in each bite, topped with melted Parmesan cheese for that extra touch of comfort.
Stuffed Zucchini recipe
Description
Discover the joy of cooking with this delightful Stuffed Zucchini recipe! Bursting with flavors from fresh vegetables and savory spices, it's the perfect dish for any occasion. Enjoy the harmony of textures as you indulge in each bite, topped with melted Parmesan cheese for that extra touch of comfort.
Ingredients for Stuffed Zucchini
Main Ingredients
Instructions
Preparation Steps
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Prepare the Zucchinis
Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the flesh. Boil the zucchini halves briefly in salted water and then transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
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Make the Filling
In a skillet, sauté the chopped onion and crushed garlic until fragrant. Add the ground meat (or shredded chicken) and season with black pepper and turmeric. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and reserved zucchini flesh, cooking until flavors meld.
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Stuff the Zucchini
Fill the boiled zucchini halves with the prepared mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and arrange them on a baking tray.
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Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 30 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1195kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 75.7g117%
- Saturated Fat 30.9g155%
- Trans Fat 3.5g
- Cholesterol 247mg83%
- Sodium 869.0mg37%
- Potassium 3691.8mg106%
- Total Carbohydrate 49.2g17%
- Dietary Fiber 13.0g52%
- Sugars 31.5g
- Protein 82.9g166%
- Vitamin A 297.22 IU
- Vitamin C 185.16 mg
- Calcium 833.65 mg
- Iron 10.16 mg
- Vitamin D 0.55 IU
- Vitamin E 2.92 IU
- Vitamin K 60.00 mcg
- Thiamin 0.66 mg
- Riboflavin 1.44 mg
- Niacin 18.01 mg
- Vitamin B6 2.71 mg
- Folate 273.49 mcg
- Vitamin B12 7.02 mcg
- Phosphorus 1223.39 mg
- Magnesium 255.18 mg
- Zinc 17.12 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
This dish is perfect for a light summer dinner or as a healthy side dish!
User Reviews
This was a delightful meal! Perfect for summer evenings.
A tad bland for my taste; I suggest adding more spices next time.
Super easy and delicious! My kids loved it.
I loved the cheesiness on top! Will definitely make it again.
This recipe was a hit at our dinner party! So flavorful and easy to make.