Italian-Style Stuffed Zucchini (Kid-Friendly) Recipe

Name: Italian-Style Stuffed Zucchini (Kid-Friendly)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 zucchinis; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup crushed crackers; 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels; 1/4 cup finely chopped black olives (optional); 2 mushrooms, finely chopped, or more to taste (optional); 2 tablespoons mild pineapple salsa; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, or more to taste; 1/4 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese, or more to taste

Servings: persons

4 zucchinis
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup crushed crackers
1/2 cup fresh corn kernels
1/4 cup finely chopped black olives (optional)
2 mushrooms, finely chopped, or more to taste (optional)
2 tablespoons mild pineapple salsa
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, or more to taste
1/4 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese, or more to taste

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).", "Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and hollow out the center using a spoon to create a ""boat"". Lay each half, face-up, on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.", "Bake in the preheated oven until hot and slightly tender, about 10 minutes.", "Stir tomatoes, crackers, corn, olives, mushrooms, salsa, garlic, Italian seasoning, and oregano together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.", "Cook and stir tomato mixture in a skillet over medium heat until all liquid evaporates, 5 to 10 minutes. Spoon tomato mixture into zucchini ""boats"". Top each ""boat"" with Gouda cheese.", "Bake stuffed zucchini ""boats"" in the oven until tender and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes."]

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 zucchinis, salt and ground black pepper to taste, 2 tomatoes, chopped, 1/2 cup crushed crackers, and more.

Yes, Italian-Style Stuffed Zucchini (Kid-Friendly) 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.

Italian-Style Stuffed Zucchini (Kid-Friendly)

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