Stuffed Zucchini

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

  1. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out center, leaving 1/4-inch shell, reserving flesh. Set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

Nutrition Information (Amount per serving)

Total Fat 16g 24%, Saturated Fat 2g 11%, Cholesterol 40mg 13%, Sodium 380mg 16%, Potassium 580mg 17%, Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%, Dietary Fiber 3g 14%, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 25%, Calcium 10%, Iron 10%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 2%, Thiamin 10%, Riboflavin 15%, Niacin 4%, Vitamin B6 20%, Folic Acid 15%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 6%, Phosphorus 15%, Magnesium 15%, Zinc 8%, Selenium 6%, Copper 20%, Manganese 50%

Nutrition Other (Amount per serving)

Calories 240, Calories from Fat 140, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 1/2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 10g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 3g, Sugars 7g, Protein 8g, Beta-Carotene 15%, Omega-3 2g, Carbohydrate Choice 1, Starch 1/2, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 0, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 1 1/2, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 1/2, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 3, Fruits 0c, Vegetables 1 1/2c, Grains 0oz-eq, Meat & Beans 2oz-eq, Dairy 0c, Fats & Oils 0tsp