Over-Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Name: Over-Stuffed Zucchini
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 medium zucchini; 1/2 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 cup mushroom; 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained; 14 ounces Italian stewed tomatoes, diced; 3 cups croutons, slightly crushed; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded; 1 egg, beaten; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup water

Servings: persons

8 medium zucchini
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup mushroom
10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained
14 ounces Italian stewed tomatoes, diced
3 cups croutons, slightly crushed
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 egg, beaten
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup water

1
Lop off the ends of each zucchini and slice in half lengthwise.
2
Scoop out the middle (pulp) with a spoon leaving 1/4 inch on the bottom and sides of the zucchini halves.
3
Chop the pulp and reserve.
4
Brown beef and pork.
5
Saute onions and mushrooms until soft.
6
Combine the two mixtures and set aside.
7
Blend spinach, tomatoes, zucchini pulp, bread cubes, parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
8
Add this to the meat, onion and mushroom mixture.
9
Equaly divide between the zucchini halves.
10
Top with mozzerella.
11
Place in 2 large baking dishes with 1/4 cup of water each.
12
Cover with aluminum foil.
13
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for 20 min longer or until zucchini is tender and cheese is browned and bubbly.

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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: 8 medium zucchini, 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Over-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.

Over-Stuffed Zucchini

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