Caprese Stuffed Zucchini
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Caprese Stuffed Zucchini
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Tender stuffed zucchini filled with couscous, tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh basil, then finished with a balsamic glaze.
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Ingredients
For the zucchini:
- 3 zucchini medium
- olive oil for brushing
- salt for sprinkling
- black pepper for sprinkling
For the filling:
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- ½ cup couscous dry
- 1 garlic minced, large clove
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- ½ cup basil divided, chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ¾ to 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
For the zucchini:
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise, then use a spoon or melon baller to hollow out the centers. Discard the flesh or save for another use. Lightly brush the zucchini with olive oil, then place cut side up on a baking dish or sheet. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Bake for about 20 to 22 minutes, or until tender. Remove from the oven, then turn on the broiler.
For the filling:
- While the zucchini is baking, add the broth to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then stir in the couscous. Remove from the heat, cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork, then add to a medium bowl and let cool for about 5 minutes.
- To the bowl, add in the garlic, tomatoes, ¼ cup of the basil, the olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix to combine.
- Scoop some of the filling into each of the baked zucchini. Sprinkle the tops evenly with the mozzarella. Return to the oven and broil for about 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with the remaining basil and drizzle generously with balsamic glaze.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
100mg
(4%)
Potassium
352mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
518IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 518IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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