Stuffed Grilled Zucchini

Name: Stuffed Grilled Zucchini
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini; 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Grill: 10 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Pair these zucchini boats with charred pork chops, smoked fish or other grilled greats. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Ingredients

4 medium zucchini
5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out flesh, leaving 1/4-in. shells. Brush with 2 teaspoons oil; set aside. Chop zucchini flesh.
In a large skillet, saute flesh and onion in remaining oil. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in mozzarella cheese, mint and salt. Spoon into zucchini shells. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Grill, covered, over medium heat until zucchini is tender, 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

2 stuffed zucchini halves: 186 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Pair these zucchini boats with charred pork chops, smoked fish or other grilled greats. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

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