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Baked Stuffed Zucchini
You'll love my Baked Stuffed Zucchini recipe with its mix of onion, tomato, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese baked in tender fresh zucchini.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 365 kcal
Cuisine:
American , Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 2 green onions chopped
- 2 roma tomatoes
- salt and black pepper
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350. Prepare a small baking dish with oil, butter, or cooking spray.
- Wash the zucchini well and cut it in half lengthwise. Microwave for 2-3 minutes. (This softens it slightly and makes it easier to remove the interior.)
- Remove from the microwave and cool briefly.
- Score ¼” in from the edge with a sharp knife. Using a spoon, scoop out the zucchini flesh with a spoon. Reserve the removed zucchini and zucchini shells for later.
- Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green onions and cook for 2-3 minutes or until slightly softened.
- To the skillet with the sauteed onions, add the reserved zucchini, diced tomato, salt, pepper, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Fill the reserved zucchini shells with the mixture. Place in the prepared baking pan and sprinkle more parmesan cheese on top. Drizzle with additional olive oil.
- Bake at 350 for approximately 20 minutes or until tender.
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Notes
- The zucchini is done when it feels tender when pierced with a sharp knife, the stuffing is heated through, and the top is beautifully browned.
- Store any leftovers in a tightly closed container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
365kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
664mg
(28%)
Potassium
769mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1398IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
393mg
(39%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 365kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 664mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 769mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1398IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 393mg | 39% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.