This recipe has a beautiful flavor and is easy to prepare. Add a fresh salad and a chilled bottle of white wine and you have the perfect dinner. The extra bonus is that leftovers freeze very well.
Zucchini with Meat Stuffing
- 6 zucchini of the same size, weighing about 1¾ pounds (800 g) in all
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium-sized onion
- 1 clove garlic (or more if you like garlic)
- 1 small bunch fresh parsley or 2 tbsp. dried
- ¾ cup brown rice (cooked)
- 1 egg
- 4 tbsp. grated Parmesan or mixed Italian cheeses plus extra for topping
- ½ pound Italian seasoned ground turkey (or add seasonings to regular ground turkey)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or basil
- Small can tomato sauce
Preheat oven to 375°
Cut zucchini in half and scoop out the pulp. Place the shells into a pot of boiling water. Return the water to a boil. Boil shells for 5 minutes. Remove and place upside down to drain and cool.Mince the pulp with onion, garlic and parsley. Sauté the mixture in oil until it is lightly browned.In a medium size bowl combine the vegetable mixture, rice, egg, cheese, and the meats. Mix well. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and thyme.Pam a baking pan or oven-proof dish.Fill the shells with the stuffing, pressing it down firmly but carefully so as not to tear the shell.Arrange the zucchini in the pan/dish. Spoon tomato sauce on top. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with additional cheese and bake 5-10 minutes more.
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