Recipes > VegetablesJune 01, 2009

Stuffed Zucchini

Ingredients

  • 2 large zucchini
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 lb. sausage, browned and drained

Directions

Cook washed, unpeeled zucchini for about 10 minutes. Drain and cut in halves lengthwise, scoop out pulp, leaving about 1/2 inch edge. Chop pulp. Combine pulp and other ingredients. Stuff the zucchini shells with the mixture. Place shells in a shallow pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until tender. Serves 4.

By Robin from Washington, Ia

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Stuffed Zucchini

Another great, festive recipe for Christmas!

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. butter
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 3 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 1/8 tsp. sweet basil
  • pepper, to taste

Directions:

Cut zucchini lengthwise and scoop out pulp, leaving a shell. Steam for 6-10 minutes.

For stuffing: Saute bell pepper, celery, onion, and garlic in butter until tender-crisp. Add water chestnuts, mushrooms, and tomatoes and saute for 2 more minutes. Add sweet basil, pepper, and half the shredded cheese. Mix all ingredients and stuff the zucchini shells.

Bake in 350 degree F oven for 25 minutes. Top with remaining cheese and place under broiler until cheese melts, about 1 minute.

Servings: varies
Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cooking Time: 25-35 Minutes

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Cut the zucchini in half and the center cut out, leave a shell. Chop the insides, add a chopped onion.


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