Stuffed Zucchini

Name: Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 27 min
Ingredients: 4 zucchini; 1 large onion diced; 2 large cloves garlic diced; 1 tsp chili flakes; 3/4 tsp cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 1/2 cup cheddar; 2 large tomatoes diced; 1 cup fresh basil chopped

3 steps

Prep:5minCook:22min

These stuffed zucchini are so delicious and easy to make . A great vegetarian option if you are having guests over during the holidays you can also sub vegan cheese to keep it vegan . Enjoy !

Updated at: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:24:54 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories265.2 kcal (13%)

Total Fat17.5 g (25%)

Carbs14.8 g (6%)

Sugars8.6 g (10%)

Protein15.1 g (30%)

Sodium345 mg (17%)

Fiber3.6 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

2 clovesgarlic

1 tspchili flakes

¾ tspcumin

1 tspsmoked paprika

1 ½ cupcheddar

Instructions

Step 1

Cut the zucchini in half then use a spoon to scoop out the flesh . Brush them with olive oil then bake at 200 c fan setting 400 f for 10 minutes

Step 2

Chop up the scooped out flesh then squeeze as much liquid out as possible . Fry the onion in some oil until soft then add garlic chili flakes cumin paprika and the flesh of the zucchini and season well with salt and pepper

cumin¾ tsp

smoked paprika1 tsp

Step 3

Add diced tomatoes and fry another two minutes then add 1 cup of the cheese and half of the basil chopped up . Fill this into the zucchini then sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top and bake in the oven for 10 more minutes . Once the cheese is melted serve with fresh basil and enjoy .