Zucannoes (Stuffed Zucchini) Recipe

Name: Zucannoes (Stuffed Zucchini)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini or 1 large zucchini; 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 cups minced onions; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 lb mushroom, minced (or more); 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, anykind; 1 1/2 cups minced almonds or 1 1/2 cups pecans, lightly toasted; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; black pepper; cayenne; 3 -5 pinches of freshly picked herbs (any combination of parsley, basil, dill, thyme, savory, marjoram, sage, etc.); 1 cup packed cheddar cheese or 1 cup swiss cheese, grated; 3 -5 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

4 medium zucchini or 1 large zucchini
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups minced onions
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb mushroom, minced (or more)
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups cooked rice, anykind
1 1/2 cups minced almonds or 1 1/2 cups pecans, lightly toasted
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
black pepper
cayenne
3 -5 pinches of freshly picked herbs (any combination of parsley, basil, dill, thyme, savory, marjoram, sage, etc.)
1 cup packed cheddar cheese or 1 cup swiss cheese, grated
3 -5 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1
Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides, leaving a canoe, with an 1/4 inch shell.
2
Mince the insides and set everything aside.
3
Heat the olive oil in a medium sized skillet, add the onion and salt and saute over medium heat until soft (5-8 minutes).
4
Add the minced zucchini innards and mushrooms, turn up the heat and cook about 8 minutes, letting the liquid evaporate.
5
Stir in the garlic, Remove from heat.
6
Stir in the rice, nuts, and lemon juice.
7
Season to taste with black pepper, cayenne, and herbs of your choice.
8
Preheat oven to 350.
9
Fill the zucchini shells with filling, top with cheese, and bake for 30-40 minutes or until heated through.

1290

kcal

Calories

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium zucchini or 1 large zucchini, 1 -2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 1/2 cups minced onions, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Zucannoes (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.

Zucannoes (Stuffed Zucchini)

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