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The Ultimate Stuffed Zucchini

Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
48 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings as a side dish
Calories: 272 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini about 8 ounces each, washed
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 medium red potatoes about 1 pound, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 medium yellow or red onion chopped fine
  • 5 large cloves garlic finely minced
  • 3 medium tomatoes about 1 1/4 pounds, seeded and chopped
  • ⅓ cup shredded fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dried
  • 6 ounces Monterey jack cheese shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)

Instructions

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  1. Adjust one oven rack to upper-middle position and second oven rack to lowest position, then place a rimmed baking sheet on each rack and heat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Meanwhile, halve each zucchini lengthwise. With a small spoon, scoop out the seeds and most of the flesh so that the walls of the zucchini are about 1/4-inch thick all the way around. Season the cut sides of the zucchini with salt and pepper and brush them lightly with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Set the zucchini halves cut-side down on the hot baking sheet that has been preheating on the lower rack.
  3. Meanwhile, toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, salt, and pepper, to taste, in a small bowl and spread in a single layer on the hot baking sheet that has been preheating on the upper rack. Roast the zucchini until slightly softened and skins are slightly wrinkled, about 10 minutes while simultaneously roasting the potatoes until they are tender and lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes. When the zucchini has finished baking, remove it from the oven and using tongs, flip the zucchini halves over on the baking sheet and set aside.
  4. While the zucchini and potatoes are roasting, heat the remaining tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and cooked potatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Off the heat, stir in the basil, 1/2 cup cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Divide filling evenly among the zucchini halves on the baking sheet, spooning about 1/2 cup into each, and packing it lightly; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return the baking sheet to the oven, this time to the upper rack, and bake the zucchini until heated through and cheese is spotty brown, about 6 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 272kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 177mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6-8 servings as a side dish

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 272kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 177mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.