Best 7 Easy Stuffed Garden Zucchini Recipes

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Easy stuffed garden zucchini is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. This recipe is perfect for those who are looking for a quick and easy meal that is also healthy and flavorful. The zucchini is stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, vegetables, and seasonings, then baked until tender. The result is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GARDEN-STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS



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Not only are these boats a delightful way to get your veggies, they're basically a one-dish meal that covers all the bases-just grab your favorite garden goodies and add any spices or mix-ins you like. -Janie Zirbser, Mullica Hill, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 medium zucchini
3/4 pound ground beef
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 cups water, divided
3/4 cup canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes or chopped fresh tomatoes (with seeds and juices)
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1/3 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend, divided
Pasta sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Halve zucchini lengthwise; place cut sides down in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scoop out seeds, leaving a 1/4-in. shell., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in 1 cup water, tomatoes, red peppers, mushrooms, pasta, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook until mixture is thickened and pasta is al dente, 12-15 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese., Spoon mixture into zucchini shells. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with 3/4 cup Italian cheese blend. Pour remaining water into bottom of dish. Bake, covered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Serve with pasta sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 992mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

EASY STUFFED ZUCCHINI



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Fresh out of the oven...zucchini packed full of meat, sauce and cheese makes a delicious dish!

Provided by cookkassi

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ pound ground beef
1 large zucchini, ends trimmed
½ cup bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
½ (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until the meat is browned, breaking the beef up into crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes. Drain off excess fat, and transfer the beef into a mixing bowl. Slice the zucchini in half the long way, and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/2-inch thick shell all around the zucchini. Chop the scooped-out zucchini flesh, and add to mixing bowl. Stir in the bread crumbs, garlic, spaghetti sauce, black olives, and Parmesan cheese; mix the stuffing well. Lightly stuff both halves of the zucchini with the meat mixture. Place the zucchini halves into a baking dish, and cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, remove from oven, and remove the foil. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over each zucchini half. Move an oven rack to within 6 inches of the oven broiler's heat source, turn on the broiler, and broil the zucchini until the mozzarella cheese is browned and bubbling, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1112.4 mg, Sugar 12.6 g

STUFFED ZUCCHINI



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An abundance of squash from my garden inspired me to make up this stuffed zucchini recipe, which is now a favorite. -Marjorie Roberts, West Chazy, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1-1/4 cups soft bread crumbs
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce, divided
2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
4 medium zucchini
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine first 11 ingredients and 1 can of the tomato sauce; mix well. Stir in tomatoes. Halve zucchini lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Fill with meat mixture; place in two 13x9-in. baking dishes. Spoon remaining tomato sauce over each. , Bake, uncovered, at 375° until the zucchini is tender, about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese during the last few minutes of baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 831mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

EASY STUFFED ZUCCHINI



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I love this recipe - it's so great - even my 8 month old son ate this! I just peeled some of the skin off the zucchini and he loved it all - even the filling! Very yummy. You can use any cheese for the top - I use what I have on hand - you can easily cut this recipe in half - I have - enjoy!

Provided by wild_flower98

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 zucchini
2 onions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2-1 lb sausage meat (casing removed)
12 ounces tomato sauce or 12 ounces spaghetti sauce
italian seasoning (to taste)
dried rosemary, seasoning (to taste)
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
1/3 cup fine breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Slice zucchini in half - lengthwise.
  • Scoop out the seeded centre and discard.
  • Scoop out more of the centre of the zucchini and place aside in a bowl.
  • Place shells cut side down in a lightly oiled shallow baking dish. Add some water. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F until tender (depending on size 15 min).
  • Place onions, garlic and sausage meat in frying pan until cooked.
  • Add scooped out centre of zucchini (chopped), sauce, seasonings.
  • Simmer about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in bread crumbs.
  • Take zucchini - drain water and fill with sausage mix.
  • Sprinkle with cheese - broil until cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482, Fat 34.1, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 1331.3, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 7.5, Protein 23.7

EASY STUFFED GARDEN ZUCCHINI



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Fast, easy stuffed zucchini. I make this in the summer when the zucchini are fresh and abundant. It makes a great light meal with some fresh bread to mop up the sauce, or as a side dish. This recipe is easily doubled!

Provided by jellie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 1 zucchini, 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 zucchini, scrubbed (the bigger the better!)
1/2 cup tomato sauce or 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons onions, minced
1/2-1 teaspoon oregano, to taste
1/2-1 teaspoon basil, to taste
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut off knobby ends and cook zucchini, whole, in boiling salted water for 10 minutes.
  • Cut in half, lengthwise.
  • Scoop out insides with a spoon.
  • Saute onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes; add tomato sauce and heat through.
  • Stir in breadcrumbs.
  • Mix spices and stir into sauce mixture.
  • Add zucchini pulp.
  • Fill zucchini shells with mixture, top with parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes at 350°F.
  • Cool before serving; eat with knife and fork.
  • The skin of the zucchini is the most nutritious part!
  • Don't be afraid to eat the whole thing!

STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS



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While any medium sized ripe zucchinis will do, use garden fresh ones if you have them. The tender sweet flesh of the zucchinis paired with the spiced meat and cool yogurt sauce will make you forget that this dish is less than 500 calories per serving!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 zucchinis (about 2 1/2 pounds), halved lengthwise and seeds scooped out
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 onion, diced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pound ground turkey
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup packed fresh dill, torn

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Drizzle a rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season the zucchini halves with salt and pepper. Add to the baking sheet and turn to coat with the oil. Arrange the zucchini cut-side down in a single layer. Roast until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the cumin and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook 30 seconds. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and chicken broth until combined. Cook until the broth is reduced to a thick sauce, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn the zucchini boats cut-side up and fill with the turkey mixture, packing it in. Sprinkle with the cheese and roast until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the yogurt and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the zucchini boats with the yogurt mixture and top with the dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 110 milligrams, Sodium 864 milligrams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 12 grams

STUFFED ZUCCHINI RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: zucchinis, ground beef, onion, rice, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, cumin, cajun seasoning, garam masala, water, olive oil, Barilla Marinara sauce, lemon, honey silan, tomato paste, chili powder, black pepper, salt

Provided by Eleanor Shabtai

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

5 zucchinis
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, diced
½ cup rice
1 cup fresh parsley, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon cajun seasoning
1 ½ teaspoons garam masala
1 cup water
½ cup olive oil
½ cup Barilla Marinara sauce
½ lemon
1 tablespoon honey silan
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large pot, boil 1 cup (240 ml) water with rice for 8 minutes. Then, drain the water and, in the same pot, add all of the ground beef mixture and stir well.
  • With a sharp mandolin, peel even strips of the zucchini, cover with salt for 5 minutes (to draw out moisture), then rinse.
  • Place 1 tsp ground beef mixture on each layer of zucchini, roll into a sphere, and place roll back into the pot. Repeat with remaining zucchini strips.
  • Combine sauce ingredients in a separate bowl. Then, pour half of the sauce onto the rolls and cook on the stovetop for 20 minutes on medium heat.
  • Add the remaining sauce and finish off the dish in the oven at 350°F for 20 more minutes.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 10 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right zucchini: Select medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid zucchini that are too large or have soft spots, as these may be bitter or have a tough texture.
  • Prepare the zucchini properly: Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and pulp. This will create a hollowed-out cavity for the stuffing.
  • Use a flavorful stuffing: The possibilities for stuffing are endless, so get creative and use your favorite ingredients. Some popular options include ground beef, sausage, rice, vegetables, cheese, and herbs.
  • Bake until tender: Place the stuffed zucchini in a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven until the zucchini is tender and the stuffing is cooked through. This usually takes about 30-40 minutes.
  • Serve immediately: Stuffed zucchini is best served hot out of the oven. Garnish with fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Stuffed zucchini is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It's a great way to use up fresh zucchini from your garden or local farmers market. With endless possibilities for stuffing and toppings, you can customize this dish to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give stuffed zucchini a try!

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