Eight-Ball Zucchini Parmesan Recipe

Name: Eight-Ball Zucchini Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 slice French bread, torn into small pieces (1 ounce); 1 1/2 lbs eight-ball zucchini (about 6 squash); 1/2 cup packed spinach leaves; 8 basil leaves; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small onion, peeled and quartered (about 5 ounces); 3/4 teaspoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped plum tomato; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese; flat leaf parsley, sprig (optional)

Servings: persons

1 slice French bread, torn into small pieces (1 ounce)
1 1/2 lbs eight-ball zucchini (about 6 squash)
1/2 cup packed spinach leaves
8 basil leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, peeled and quartered (about 5 ounces)
3/4 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped plum tomato
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
flat leaf parsley, sprig (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1 cup. Set aside.
3
Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Set pulp aside.
4
Steam zucchini shells, covered, 6 minutes or until tender. Drain, cut sides down, on several layers of heavy-duty paper towels.
5
Place zucchini pulp in food processor; process until finely chopped. Spoon into a bowl.
6
Place spinach, basil, garlic, and onion in food processor; process until finely chopped.
7
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
8
Add spinach mixture; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9
Add zucchini pulp, tomato, and salt; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
Remove from heat; stir in breadcrumbs.
11
Fill each zucchini half with about 2 1/2 tablespoons zucchini mixture.
12
Sprinkle evenly with cheese.
13
Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese melts. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

200

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 slice French bread, torn into small pieces (1 ounce), 1 1/2 lbs eight-ball zucchini (about 6 squash), 1/2 cup packed spinach leaves, 8 basil leaves, and more.

Yes, Eight-Ball Zucchini Parmesan falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Eight-Ball Zucchini Parmesan

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