URUGUAYAN STUFFED ZUCCHINI (ZAPALLITOS RELLENOS)

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Make and share this Uruguayan Stuffed Zucchini (Zapallitos Rellenos) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 -3 medium zucchini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup breadcrumbs, preferably fresh
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup breadcrumbs, preferably fresh
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Bake the zucchini in a preheated 375F oven for 30 minutes, until soft but not mushy.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over moderate heat and saute the onion until golden brown.
  • Combine the bread crumbs, milk, egg, cooked onion, salt, and pepper in a bowl, stirring to combine.
  • Slice the zucchini in two lengthwise and scoop out the pulp.
  • Chop the pulp coarsely and stir into the bread crumb mixture.
  • Fill the zucchini shells with the mixture.
  • For the topping, combine the bread crumbs and butter and sprinkle over the zucchini.
  • Bake in a preheated 375F oven until the topping is golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Paetyn's World
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I'm going to try this recipe with different types of fillings.


ayaz Sardar
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I'm going to try this recipe with different types of zucchini.


Mohamed Kamara
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This is a great recipe for beginner cooks.


Jason Mackenzie
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I'm adding this recipe to my must-try list.


Rauf Said
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This is a must-try recipe!


Subhan gamer
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These look so good! I can't wait to try them.


FN Firoz
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I'm going to make these for my next dinner party.


Jason Nickson
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout.


eze nnamdi
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I've never had stuffed zucchini before, but I'm definitely going to try this recipe.


Dom the one
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These are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Brittany Tucker
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this dish.


IMORO ABDUL-RAUF
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These are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy zucchini.


Hate Kata
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These are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


jaegerjaquez Grimmjow
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I made these for a potluck and they were a big hit.


Diana Wakhungu
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These stuffed zucchini are a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Shumail Qamar
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I love how versatile this dish is. You can use different types of zucchini, fillings, and sauces to create a variety of different flavors.


Alice Philip
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This was my first time making stuffed zucchini, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


Elal jan
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The zucchini are tender and flavorful, and the filling is savory and satisfying.


Asfandyar Ali
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These stuffed zucchini were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.