Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium zucchini, ends trimmed (1-1/2 pounds total); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes; 1/2 cup uncooked white rice; 1/4 cup raisins; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pinch fresh ground pepper; 1 tablespoon pine nuts; 3/4 cup tomato sauce

Servings: persons

3 medium zucchini, ends trimmed (1-1/2 pounds total)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
1/4 cup raisins
2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon pine nuts
3/4 cup tomato sauce

1
Put the zucchini in a medium saucepan.
2
Add enough water to cover and boil about 5 minutes, or just until tender.
3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
4
Prepare a baking pan with nonstick pan spray.
5
Split the zucchini in half lengthwise; leaving a 1/4-inch shell,.
6
scoop out the pulp.
7
Chop the pulp from 1 zucchini; set aside.
8
Save the rest for another use (mixed vegetables, soup, or stew).
9
Heat the olive oil in a nonstick saucepan.
10
Add the onion and saute over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped zucchini pulp and all the other ingredients except.
11
the pine nuts and tomato sauce.
12
Cover and simmer over low heat 15 minutes, or until the rice is almost tender.
13
Toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until light brown and fragrant.
14
Stir them into the rice mixture.
15
Stuff the mixture into the zucchini shells.
16
Arrange the zucchini on the prepared baking pan and pour the tomato sauce.
17
over and around the shells.
18
Cover with foil; bake 25 to 30 minutes.

187

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium zucchini, ends trimmed (1-1/2 pounds total), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean 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.

Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini

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