Ricotta stuffed zucchini is a delicious and easy-to-make vegetarian dish that is perfect for a light meal or a healthy snack. This dish combines the creamy texture of ricotta cheese with the mild flavor of zucchini, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a delightful appetizer for your next party, ricotta stuffed zucchini is a great choice. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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RICOTTA STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS
Squash stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach. I prefer a bit more garlic, and this can also be done on a grill by simply wrapping in foil.
Provided by Whitney
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Trim ends of zucchini halves, and scoop out seeds and pulp, leaving about 1/2 inch pulp on skins. In a large saucepan, steam zucchini halves in a vegetable steamer over boiling water for about 5 minutes, until tender but firm. Drain, and immediately plunge into a large bowl filled with enough ice water to cover. Allow to cool completely; drain.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is soft. Stir in spinach, and cook about 1 minute, until wilted.
- Transfer spinach mixture to a medium bowl, and mix in ricotta cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, basil, oregano and pepper. Stuff zucchini halves with even amounts of the mixture, and arrange in a large baking dish. Drizzle with remaining butter.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until the stuffing is hot and bubbly. Heat tomato sauce in a small saucepan, and spoon over the zucchini half way through baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 75.7 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 669.9 mg, Sugar 11.6 g
ZUCCHINI STUFFED WITH RICOTTA (ZUCCHINE RIPIENE CON RICOTTA)
I found this and had to post before even trying - that way it would be here when I need it! In this dish, zucchini are stuffed with the twin stars of Calabrian cheese making: pecorino and ricotta. Flecked with tomato and mint, they are equally good eaten hot or at room temperature on a warm summer day, which is what we have almost all year long :) This recipe was first published in Saveur in Issue #113
Provided by Manami
Categories European
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Using a small spoon, scoop out and discard pulp from each zucchini half, leaving a 1/4" rim around the edges.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a 10" skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 6 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 4 minutes more.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the ricotta, 1/4 cup of the pecorino, 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs, the parsley, mint, oregano, and egg yolks.
- Fold in the onion mixture and season with salt and pepper;& a pinch or two of crushed red pepper flakes; set the filling aside.
- Arrange an oven rack about 7" from the broiler element and heat.
- Rub the insides of the zucchini with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season lightly with salt.
- Place zucchini cut side up on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes.
- Remove baking sheet from oven and fill each zucchini half with enough of the ricotta mixture that it mounds slightly but doesn't spill over the edges of the zucchini.
- Sprinkle each stuffed zucchini with the remaining pecorino and bread crumbs and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
- Broil until the zucchini are soft and the tops are lightly browned, 10-15 minutes.
- Serve with other (vegetarian) dishes & some nice Italian wine and enjoy!
RICOTTA STUFFED ZUCCHINI
This appetizer is quick to prepare and delicious.
Provided by chunker
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Zucchini Appetizer Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Scoop out the seeds of each zucchini half with a spoon. Season the hollowed-out halves with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper.
- Mix together the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper in a bowl. Divide cheese mixture between four zucchini halves. Arrange stuffed zucchini on greased baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until zucchini is tender and filling is beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 6.7 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 669.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
Tips:
- Choose medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have smooth skin.
- Use a spoon or melon baller to scoop out the zucchini flesh, leaving about 1/2 inch of flesh around the edges.
- To prevent the zucchini from becoming soggy, salt the zucchini slices and let them rest for 10 minutes before cooking.
- Be careful not to overcook the zucchini, as it will become soft and mushy.
- If you don't have ricotta cheese, you can substitute cottage cheese or mashed potatoes.
- For a vegetarian version of this recipe, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Serve the stuffed zucchini with your favorite marinara sauce or pesto.
Conclusion:
Ricotta stuffed zucchini is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It's a great way to use up fresh zucchini and it's also a good source of vitamins and minerals. With its creamy ricotta filling and crispy zucchini shell, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone.
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