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Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini Recipe: A Healthy Flavor Burst

Discover a delightful Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini Recipe bursting with flavor, freshness, and nutritious ingredients, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 zucchinis
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini
  • 4 medium Zucchini or substitute with eggplant
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese or vegan feta
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes or regular diced tomatoes
  • 1 small Red Onion or yellow onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic or substitute with garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives or green olives
For the Herbs and Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley or dried herbs
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Basil or dried herbs
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice or lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash and dry the zucchini, then slice in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh.
  2. Arrange zucchini halves on a lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté red onion and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the scooped zucchini flesh, cook for 2-3 minutes, and then add cherry tomatoes and black olives. Season and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and mix in feta, parsley, basil, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir until well combined.
  6. Stuff each zucchini half with the filling, pressing gently. Optionally, sprinkle with fresh breadcrumbs.
  7. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden.
  8. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then serve with lemon juice and chopped herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1zucchini halfCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Avoid overcooking to maintain texture. Feel free to customize the filling with additional vegetables or legumes.

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