How To Make Stuffed Zucchini
Perhaps you have a bunch of zucchini you need to use or maybe you are just looking for a great zucchini recipe. You have come to the right place!
This recipe is a great way to use zucchini if your garden is full of these delicious summer vegetables. And, the filling can be vegetarian if you don’t want to use the meat. Make this as a side dish or a second course…either way, it will be a favorite!
Prep Time: 30 minutes.
Cook Time: 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Wash the zucchini and cut off the ends. Each piece should be 3 inches long – Split them in half if they are too long.
With a tool such as a handheld cherry pitter, start turning lengthwise in the zucchini to make a hole. If you don’t have a tool, cut both ends off the zucchini, then split them in half lengthwise. Then, using a small measuring spoon or teaspoon, carve out the middle of each zucchini half so they look like little ‘canoes’.
In a bowl, mix the meat with the parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, milk, garlic, parsley, and the egg. Add some milk if the mixture is too dry. Season with salt and pepper.
With a small spoon, stuff the zucchini with this mixture.
In a baking pan, put in the extra virgin olive oil, chopped onion, and the diced cherry tomatoes. Place the stuffed zucchini in the pan and pour over a glass of wine. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and cover with aluminum.
Bake the zucchini in a hot oven (200°C/400°F) for about 30 minutes or so, until the stuffing is cooked through and the tops are nicely browned. Serve warm or at room temperature.
The best way to remember to make it is to plan for it. Learn about meal prep through our article Meal Prep 101, by dietician Shannon Costello.
Need the ingredients list on hand? Simply pull up the article on your phone (it’s mobile compatible) or click here to print it out.
Chicca’s here to help. If you need assistance with the recipe, email her at chicca@cookingintuscany.cc
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