ZUCCHINI WITH RICOTTA-BASIL MOUSSE

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The fragrant cheese stuffing in this recipe from Cooking Light magazine can be used with any mild vegetable, such as bell peppers, mushroom caps, baby eggplant or tomatoes. Save the scooped-out zucchini pulp for risotto or pasta sauce. You can use a mini chopper to chop the herbs quickly, but do not use it to combine the mousse ingredients because it will liquefy the ricotta.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     side dish

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 small zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Cooking spray
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
1 cup (8 ounces) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese or other hard cheese
2 tablespoons hot water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Parsley sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Reserve pulp for another use. Arrange zucchini shells in a single layer in a 13 by 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Combine basil and next 7 ingredients (through pepper), stirring well with a whisk. Divide mixture evenly among shells, pressing gently. Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 63, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 86 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Marjana Lamia
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more herbs and spices next time.


dôgus utôôpia
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The mousse is so light and fluffy, and the zucchini is always cooked perfectly. I love that this dish is so easy to make and that it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kira Coff
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Yum! This recipe was so easy to make and the end result was so delicious. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the mousse was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Shami Shami
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The mousse was so light and fluffy, and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. This is definitely a recipe I'll be making again.


Ganesh Bohora
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This dish was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking to impress their guests.


Nate Peddle
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Meh. I found this recipe to be a bit underwhelming. The mousse was too runny and the zucchini was undercooked. I think I'll stick to my usual zucchini recipes.


asmae Ghoniem
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Not bad! The mousse was a bit bland for my taste, but the zucchini was cooked well. I think I'll try adding some more herbs and spices next time.


Sevdije Abdyli
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The mousse was light and fluffy and the zucchini was cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and healthy meal.


Amina Xeeshan
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Delicious! The mousse was so creamy and flavorful. The zucchini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Pamela Baaklini
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Amazing! I've tried many zucchini recipes but this one takes the cake. The ricotta basil mousse is the perfect complement to the grilled zucchini. It's a must-try for anyone who loves vegetables.


T Mobile
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I am a seasoned home cook and this zucchini with ricotta basil mousse recipe was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was simply divine, and the mousse was so light and airy. My family raved about it and I will definitely be