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Caprese Stuffed Zucchini
Tender stuffed zucchini filled with couscous, tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh basil, then finished with a balsamic glaze.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 140 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the zucchini:
- 3 medium zucchini
- olive oil for brushing
- salt and pepper for sprinkling
For the filling:
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- ½ cup dry couscous
- 1 large clove garlic minced
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¾ to 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 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.
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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
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
100mg
(4%)
Potassium
352mg
(10%)
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
% 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.