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Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini

Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 50 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 1 extra large zucchini, halved lengthwise
    • πŸ§… 1 sweet onion, chopped
    • πŸ… 2 tomatoes, chopped
    • 1/4 cup mint leaves
    • 1/4 cup mint leaves
  • Proteins

    • 1 pound ground lamb
    • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
    • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Pantry Items

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • πŸ§„ 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
    • πŸ… 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
    • 1/2 cup pine nuts
    • 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
    • πŸ’§ 1/4 cup water
    • πŸ§‚ Coarse salt to taste
    • Ground black pepper to taste

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

2

Use a melon baller to separate and remove seeds and pulp separately from the zucchini, carving out each half and leaving about a half-inch shell. Chop zucchini pulp into pieces about 1/4 inch in diameter. Discard seeds.

3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add ground lamb; continue to cook and stir until lamb is lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir chopped zucchini into the lamb mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer mixture until the zucchini is hot, about 3 minutes. Drain excess grease. Season lamb mixture with coarse salt and black pepper.

4

Remove skillet from heat. Stir tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, feta cheese, pine nuts, and 1/4 cup mint leaves through the lamb mixture; spoon into the zucchini halves. Put stuffed zucchini halves into a large baking dish. Pour water into the baking dish.

5

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

6

Mix bread crumbs and mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Sprinkle 1/4 cup mint leaves over the zucchini and top with the bread crumb mixture. Continue baking until the top is crusty and browned, about 10 minutes more.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

πŸ”₯

649

Calories

  • 41
    Protein
  • 39
    Carbs
  • 39
    Fats

πŸ’‘ Choose a very large zucchini for easier stuffing.Add chili flakes for extra spice if you like.If lamb is not available, ground beef or turkey works as substitutes.Serve with a side salad or some roasted garlic bread for a complete Mediterranean meal.