Stuffed Grilled Zucchini - ThinnerTimes

MiladyB · 05-23-2006, 03:03 PM

Stuffed Grilled Zucchini
From Taste of Home

INGREDIENTS

4 medium zucchini

5 teaspoons olive oil, divided

2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

1/4 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tablespoon minced fresh mint

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shells. Brush with 2 teaspoons oil; set aside. Chop pulp. In a large skillet, saute pulp and onion in remaining oil. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from the heat. Stir in the mozzarella cheese, mint and salt. Spoon into zucchini shells. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Yield: 4 servings.

NUTRITIONAL INFO

Nutrition Facts: 2 stuffed zucchini halves (prepared with part-skim mozzarella) equals 186 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 553 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 9 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Dyann · 06-03-2006, 02:34 PM

I have seen a recipe like yours for zucchini boats. Similar in the start, but to up the protein, take cooked ground chicken or turkey with whatever seasoning/sauted onion. Put a little ricotta cheese in the zucchini boat and then fill with ground beef and top with a little mozarella and parmesean. They are yummy and hearty.

Bypassingme619 · 06-03-2006, 04:45 PM

I love me some Zucchini. I will have to try this stuffed grilled zucchini

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MiladyB · 06-03-2006, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyann

I have seen a recipe like yours for zucchini boats. Similar in the start, but to up the protein, take cooked ground chicken or turkey with whatever seasoning/sauted onion. Put a little ricotta cheese in the zucchini boat and then fill with ground beef and top with a little mozarella and parmesean. They are yummy and hearty.

Dyann, that sounds really good too! Thank you for the suggestion!