Grilled Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Name: Grilled Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large zucchini, sliced in 1/2 lengthwise; 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for brushing; 1 onion, chopped; 3 scallions, chopped, white and green separated; 3 tablespoons sultana raisins; 3 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 cardamom pods; 1 star anise; 1 bay leaf; 1 small dried hot pepper; Lemon zest; Grated Parmesan, optional

Servings: persons

2 large zucchini, sliced in 1/2 lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 onion, chopped
3 scallions, chopped, white and green separated
3 tablespoons sultana raisins
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
2 cups chicken stock
1 cinnamon stick
3 cardamom pods
1 star anise
1 bay leaf
1 small dried hot pepper
Lemon zest
Grated Parmesan, optional

1
Zucchini: Brush the zucchini with olive oil and put it on the grill, cut side down.
2
Being careful not to overcook, grill the zucchini until soft but not mushy by moving it to the cool side of the grill.
3
Remove from the grill and let cool.
4
Carefully scoop out the insides and put it on a cutting board, leaving the skin and a sturdy rim all the way around.
5
Chop and reserve zucchini flesh.
6
Rice: Saute the onion in 1 tablespoon of oil, in a saucepan, over medium-high heat until it starts to brown.
7
Add the white part of the scallions, the raisins and pine nuts and saute for a minute more.
8
Add the rice and stir until coated, then add the stock, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, star anise, bay leaf and hot pepper.
9
Stir until well mixed, then lower heat and cover.
10
Cook until tender, about 8 minutes.
11
Discard the cinnamon stick, bay leaf, cardamom, anise and hot pepper.
12
Stir in the reserved chopped zucchini, chopped dark green scallion tops, and lemon zest.
13
Spoon the mixture into the zucchini shells, top with grated cheese and serve.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large zucchini, sliced in 1/2 lengthwise, 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for brushing, 1 onion, chopped, 3 scallions, chopped, white and green separated, and more.

Yes, Grilled Stuffed Zucchini 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.

Grilled Stuffed Zucchini

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