Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 medium zucchini; 1 large onion, diced; 1 large green pepper, diced; 1 -2 clove garlic, minced (or 3 or 4); 1/2 cup margarine; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained; 1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 2 eggs; 1 1/3 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1 (28 ounce) jar of your favorite tomato-based pasta sauce; salt; garlic powder; oregano; 1/3 cup Burgundy wine; 8 ounces swiss cheese or 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

8 medium zucchini
1 large onion, diced
1 large green pepper, diced
1 -2 clove garlic, minced (or 3 or 4)
1/2 cup margarine
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 eggs
1 1/3 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 (28 ounce) jar of your favorite tomato-based pasta sauce
salt
garlic powder
oregano
1/3 cup Burgundy wine
8 ounces swiss cheese or 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2
Cut zucchini in halves, lenghtwise and scoop out seeds, leaving a 1-inch shell intact.
3
Steam (or boil) zucchini shells 3-4 minutes.
4
Saute onion, greeen pepper, and garlic in butter.
5
Add spinach; stir to combine and coat well.
6
Cool, then add mushrooms, eggs, bread crumbs, and seasonings to taste; add wine.
7
Place zucchini in baking dish and fill with stuffing mix.
8
Cover with sauce, and sprinkle with cheese.
9
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is bubbly.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 medium zucchini, 1 large onion, diced, 1 large green pepper, diced, 1 -2 clove garlic, minced (or 3 or 4), and more.

Yes, Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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