Stuffed Zucchini - Chilled Recipe

Name: Stuffed Zucchini - Chilled
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 zucchini; 1 walla walla onions or 1 Spanish onion, very finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, smashed; 4 -6 tablespoons well seasoned French dressing; 1 green bell pepper; 3 tomatoes, peeled and seeded; 1 tablespoon drained and rinsed capers; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil; sea salt; ground black pepper; parsley sprig (to garnish)

Servings: persons

6 zucchini
1 walla walla onions or 1 Spanish onion, very finely chopped
1 clove garlic, smashed
4 -6 tablespoons well seasoned French dressing
1 green bell pepper
3 tomatoes, peeled and seeded
1 tablespoon drained and rinsed capers
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
sea salt
ground black pepper
parsley sprig (to garnish)

1
Trim the zucchini, but do not peel them.
2
Bring a large, shallow pan of lightly salted water to a boil, add the zucchini and simmer for 2 or 3 minutes, until they are lightly cooked.
3
Drain well.
4
Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise.
5
Carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving the succhini shells intact, and chop the flesh into small cubes.
6
Place in a bowl and cover with half the chopped onion.
7
Sprinkle with the chopped garlic.
8
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the dressing on top, cover and marinate for 2 to 3 hours.
9
Wrap the zucchini shells tightly in plastic wrap and chill them until they are required.
10
Cut the bell pepper in half and remove the core and seeds.
11
Dice the flesh.
12
Chop the tomatoes and capers finely.
13
Stir the bell peppers, tomatoes and capers into the zucchini mixture with the remaining onion and chopped herbs.
14
Season with salt and pepper.
15
Pour in enough of the remaining dressing to moisten the mixture and toss well.
16
Spoon the filling into the zucchini shells, arrange on a platter and serve garnished with parsley.
17
If desired, cut in pieces and serve as an appetizer.

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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: 6 zucchini, 1 walla walla onions or 1 Spanish onion, very finely chopped, 1 clove garlic, smashed, 4 -6 tablespoons well seasoned French dressing, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Zucchini - Chilled 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.

Stuffed Zucchini - Chilled

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