Round Zucchinis Stuffed With Tuna Recipe

Name: Round Zucchinis Stuffed With Tuna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 round zucchini (about 1200 g total); 1 tablespoon olive oil; For sprinkling; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic granules; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; Filling; 1/2 onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 4 anchovies packed in oil; 250 g tuna chunks in olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained; 40 g breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; fresh parsley, chopped; Topping; 4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated; 1/3 cup red wine; 1/4 cup vegetable stock (from 1/4 cube)

Servings: persons

4 round zucchini (about 1200 g total)
1 tablespoon olive oil
For sprinkling
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Filling
1/2 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 anchovies packed in oil
250 g tuna chunks in olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained
40 g breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
fresh parsley, chopped
Topping
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1/3 cup red wine
1/4 cup vegetable stock (from 1/4 cube)

1
Cut the zucchini tops and remove the flesh until you have a generous cavity. Reserve the tops. Brush inside and outside with olive oil.
2
Mix and combine oregano, basil, garlic granules, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the mixture inside of each zucchini. Place the zucchini and tops into a small iron-cast pan and bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 180u00b0C, or until slightly soft. Remove from the oven, let them cool slightly.
3
Meanwhile, saute the onion in olive oil. Add anchovies, crush them with a wooden spoon. Set aside to cool slightly.
4
Add tuna chunks in olive oil, capers, bread crumbs, egg, lemon zest, pepper and parsley to the onion and anchovies. Mix well and combine.
5
Generously fill each zucchini with the prepared mixture.
6
Sprinkle grated cheese on top of each stuffed zucchini (1 tablespoon / zucchini). Return to the pan.
7
Add wine and vegetable broth to the pan, return the zucchini to the oven and bake them at 200u00b0C for about 10 minutes.
8
Serve with tops on and drizzle the liquid from baking over each zucchini.

1647

kcal

Calories

175

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 round zucchini (about 1200 g total), 1 tablespoon olive oil, For sprinkling, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Round Zucchinis Stuffed With Tuna falls under the Seafood 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.

Round Zucchinis Stuffed With Tuna

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