Best 7 Savory Stuffed Zucchini Recipes

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SAVORY STUFFED ZUCCHINI



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I've used this savory recipe both as a main course and a side dish. The walnuts give it a wonderful crunch. It's always a hit.

Provided by meridian57

Categories     Stuffed Zucchini

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
2 onions, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large zucchini, ends trimmed
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onions and garlic, stirring occasionally, until the onions are beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. While the onions and garlic are cooking, slice the zucchini in half lengthwise, and remove the inner flesh with a spoon. Leave a 1/2-inch thick shell all around the zucchini; chop the scooped-out zucchini flesh. Place the zucchini flesh, bouillon cube, and walnuts into the skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until the bouillon cube has dissolved and the zucchini flesh is hot, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of Cheddar cheese, mix well, and remove from heat. Allow the mixture to cool, then beat in 1 egg.
  • Place the zucchini shells into a baking dish, and fill with the walnut-cheese mixture. Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese on top of each stuffed zucchini.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is browned and bubbling and the filling is set, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 106.4 mg, Fat 40.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 620.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

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

SAUCY STUFFED ZUCCHINI



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Like many people I know, I've had an overabundance of zucchini in my garden. I created this recipe to use up some of my bounty. My husband often shies away from vegetable dishes, but he declared this one a winner! -Barbara Edgington, Frankfort, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 3-4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 to 4 medium zucchini (1-3/4 to 2 pounds)
12 ounces Italian sausage, cooked and drained
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Reserve pulp. Cook shells in salted water for 2 minutes. Remove and drain. Set aside. , Chop zucchini pulp. Place pulp in a saucepan; add the sausage, peppers, onion, Italian seasoning and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Place zucchini shells in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Spoon filling into shells. , In a saucepan, melt butter; whisk in flour and salt until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and mustard. , Pour over zucchini. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 23 g fat (11 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1,126 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18 g carbohydrate, Fiber 3 g fiber, Protein 19 g protein.

STUFFED ZUCCHINI



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Sponsored by Classico® Pasta Sauce. This one-skillet dish is inspired by a zucchini meal my cousins make when I visit them. A filling of beef and rice makes it super-comforting while lots of great vegetables, fresh herbs and savory tomato-basil sauce keep it light. I can't get enough of it!

Provided by Elena Besser

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup cooked white rice
1/2 pound ground beef
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 cup tomato-basil sauce, such as Classico® Traditional Sweet Basil Pasta Sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped basil
1/2 cup finely chopped toasted pine nuts or walnuts
2 cloves garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 medium zucchini, trimmed and halved lengthwise
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 to 4 cocktail tomatoes, such as Campari tomatoes, diced
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Grated Parmesan, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
  • Combine the rice with the beef, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 1/4 cup parsley, the basil, pine nuts and garlic in a medium bowl. Season with a 4-finger pinch of salt and a generous amount of pepper. Mix with a fork until well combined; set aside.
  • Scoop out the flesh from the zucchini with a melon baller or teaspoon, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Reserve the scooped-out flesh. Cut the zucchini boats crosswise into 2-inch pieces.
  • Combine the reserved zucchini flesh with the onions and tomatoes in a large cast-iron or heavy ovenproof skillet. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with oil and toss. Add the remaining 1/2 cup tomato sauce and toss again.
  • Using your hands or a small spoon, gently stuff each zucchini shell with about 2 tablespoons of the meat filling, pressing to carefully pack it in. Nestle the stuffed zucchini into the vegetables in the skillet and drizzle with oil.
  • Bake until the vegetables are soft and the meat is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Garnish with grated Parmesan and the remaining 1/4 cup parsley. Enjoy!

STUFFED ZUCCHINI



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Provided by James Beard

Categories     Fish     Olive     Vegetable     Appetizer     Side     Bake     Zucchini     Capers     House & Garden     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12 as an hors d'oeuvre, 6 as a spicy summer luncheon dish

Number Of Ingredients 8

12-14 small zucchini, cut in half
Olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2/3 cup bread crumbs or croutons
12 black olives, chopped (preferably soft type)
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
12-14 anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Scoop out and discard seeds and a small amount of flesh from the zucchini. Sauté halves quickly in olive oil. Then parboil 5-10 minutes. Cool. Sauté the garlic and crumbs in 6 tablespoons oil for 2 minutes. Add the chopped olives, capers, parsley, anchovies. Stuff the zucchini with this mixture, sprinkle with additional crumbs and brush with oil. Arrange the stuffed zucchini in a baking dish and bake in a 375°F. oven for 20 minutes, brushing once with oil. Serve cold.

STUFFED ZUCCHINI



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large zucchini (about 2 pounds)
Kosher salt to taste
3 tablespoons butter
2 large onions, diced
1/2 pound shiitake or other wild mushrooms, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 slices white bread, crusts removed, diced (about 4 cups)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
2 pinches cayenne
2 teaspoons chopped marjoram
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and spoon out the flesh, leaving boats about 1/3-inch thick. Sprinkle the boats with salt and place upside down on paper towels to drain for 30 minutes. Dice the flesh and set it aside.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, mushrooms, garlic and reserved zucchini flesh and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes. Add the bread, lemon juice, zest and cayenne and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat and add the marjoram. Set aside.
  • Bake the boats on a baking sheet for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and mound with the bread filling, packing gently. Combine the hazelnuts and bread crumbs and sprinkle over the top. Melt the remaining butter and drizzle it over the zucchini.
  • Bake the zucchini until lightly brown, 20 to 25 minutes. If they are not browned enough, run them briefly under the broiler. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 176, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 514 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MUSHROOM AND SPINACH STUFFED ZUCCHINI



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Rich and savory with portabella mushrooms and spinach, combined with rice, sherry,olive oil,and dill, this makes a dramatic filling for zucchini boats. Another winner from the Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites Cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Rice

Time 1h

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 medium zucchini
1 cup minced onion
3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
3 cups chopped portabella mushrooms, caps and tender stems
1 teaspoon dried dill
1 tablespoon dry sherry
2 teaspoons soy sauce
5 ounces spinach (5 cups, lightly packed)
1 cup cooked brown rice
salt
black pepper
3/4 cup tomato juice or 3/4 cup V8 vegetable juice (sometimes I use spaghetti sauce with a bit of water added)
1/2 cup grated Fontina cheese

Steps:

  • Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and, using a small spoon, scoop out the insides of the zucchini to leave a fillable shell.
  • Set aside.
  • In a skillet, saute the onions, garlic, and salt in the oil on low heat, stirring often, until the onions soften.
  • Add the mushrooms, dill, sherry, and soy sauce and cook for about 5 minutes more.
  • When the mushrooms are just tender, remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350*F.
  • While the mushrooms are cooking, rinse and stem the spinach.
  • In a saucepan, steam the spinach leaves in enough water to cover until wilted but still bright green.
  • Drain and add it to the sauteed vegetables.
  • Stir in the rice and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour the tomato juice evenly around the bottom of an unoiled 8x12" glass or nonreactive baking dish.
  • Press and mound 1/6 of the filling into each zucchini shell and arrange them in the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle on the grated cheese, cover the pan tightly with foil, and bake for about 30 minutes, until the zucchini are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
  • Uncover and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until the tops are browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.7, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 20.9, Sodium 983.5, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 12.1, Protein 13.4

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