Stuffed Zucchini

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Stuffed zucchini is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. The zucchini is hollowed out and filled with a flavorful mixture of vegetables, herbs, and cheese. It is then baked until tender and golden brown. This dish is perfect for summer when zucchini is in season, but it can be enjoyed year-round. It is a great way to use up any extra zucchini you may have and is sure to impress your family and friends.

Recipe Type:
Standard

Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
30 mins

Total Time:
50 mins

Recipe Yield 17.65 oz
Number of Servings 4
Serving Size 4.41 oz

Ingredients

35.30 oz

zucchini

2 tbsp

olive oil

3.53 oz

onion

2 cloves

garlic

3.53 oz

Red Bell Pepper

3.53 oz

yellow bell pepper

3.53 oz

Mushrooms

3.53 oz

spinach

3.53 oz

feta cheese

1.77 oz

breadcrumbs

0.35 oz

fresh parsley

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

black pepper

Directions

Preheating

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

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Cutting

Step 2

Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch thick shell. Reserve the flesh for later use.

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Sautéing

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

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Sautéing

Step 4

Add the bell peppers, mushrooms, and reserved zucchini flesh to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

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Step 5

Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

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Mixing

Step 6

In a large bowl, combine the cooked vegetables, feta cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

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Filling

Step 7

Fill each zucchini shell with the vegetable mixture. Place the stuffed zucchini on a baking sheet.

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Baking

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven until the zucchini is tender and the filling is golden brown, about 20 minutes.

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Cooling

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Carbs (45.28%)
Protein (15.09%)
Fat (39.63%)

Fat:
7 g (63 kcal)

Protein:
6 g (24 kcal)

Carbohydrates:
18 g (72 kcal)

kcal
g
Calories 6.615 kcal 0.33%
Vitamin A 0.882 IU 0.1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1323 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0882 g 0.08%
Fat 0.3087 g 0.22%
Carbohydrates 0.7938 g 0.16%
Sodium 17.64 mg 3.53%
Fibers 0.1764 g 0.46%
Sugars 0.2646 g 0%
Protein 0.2646 g 0.31%
Vitamin C 2.205 mg 2.45%
Calcium 0.441 mg 0.09%
Iron 0.6615 mg 0.13%
Potassium 22.05 mg 4.41%
Alcohol 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0.441 mg 0%
Lactose 0 g 0%
Vitamin B6 0.441 mg 33.92%
Vitamin B12 0 mcg 0%
Vitamin E 0.2646 mg 1.76%
Zinc 0.1764 mg 0.04%
Selenium 0.3528 mcg 0.07%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%

Recipe Attributes

Seasonality Fall
Cuisines Chinese Mediterranean Spanish Vietnamese American Middle Eastern
Nutritional Content Low Calorie Low Fat Low Carb High Fiber Low Sodium
Kitchen Tools Blender Oven
Course Appetizers Main Dishes Side Dishes Salads Soups Snacks
Meal Type Lunch Dinner Snack
Difficulty Level Medium

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