Stuffed Zucchini
- 6 Servings
- 240 Calories per Serving
The humble zucchini's versatility is its charm. It takes on flavors with minimal effort. This recipe makes a great side dish for any cuisine, from Italian to Moroccan.
Ingredient List
- 3 large zucchini
- 1 small onion
- 1 cup walnut pieces
- 18 mint leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup Mountain High® original or lowfat plain yoghurt
- 1/2 cup Italian style bread crumbs
Preparation
- Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out center, leaving 1/4-inch shell, reserving flesh. Set aside.
- Place reserved zucchini flesh into a bowl of food processor. Add onion, walnuts, mint leaves, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Pulse several times, scraping down the sides as necessary. Add the egg to the food processor along with the yoghurt and bread crumbs. Pulse to combine the mixture.
- Place mixture into a decorating bag fitted with a large star tip. (Or place mixture in a resealable gallon plastic bag. Squeeze out excess air from bag; seal. Cut off small tip from one corner of bag for piping.) Pipe into the hollowed out zucchini.
- Place zucchini in a greased 13x9-inch casserole dish; cover with foil. Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes until zucchini is tender all the way through. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 6
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 240
| Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 16g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 11% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value not available |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 380mg | 16% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 14% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value not available |
| Sugars | 7g | % Value not available |
| Protein | 8g | % Value not available |
| Vitamin D | Value not available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value not available | 2% |
| Calcium | Value not available | 10% |
| Iron | Value not available | 10% |
| Potassium | 580mg | 17% |
| Thiamin | Value not available | 10% |
| Riboflavin | Value not available | 15% |
| Niacin | Value not available | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value not available | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value not available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value not available | 6% |
| Phosphorus | Value not available | 15% |
| Magnesium | Value not available | 15% |
| Zinc | Value not available | 8% |
| Manganese | Value not available | 50% |
| Selenium | Value not available | 6% |
| Copper | Value not available | 20% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch ½,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 0,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 1&½,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat ½,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 3,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 1&½c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 2oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Choices per serving1
