*** mom's heavenly stuffed zucchini ***

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96 Pinches
Cullowhee, NC
Updated on Sep 22, 2011

Mmmmmmmm! Every time I eat this (especially in summer), I think I'm in heaven! I just love this!!!!

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prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
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yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound italian sausage, no casings (or ground beef) (optional)
  • 2 large zucchini, halved lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • - salt & pepper, to taste
  • 2 cont. - feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cont. - grape or cherry tomatoes, halved

How To Make *** mom's heavenly stuffed zucchini ***

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    In skillet, brown sausage until no longer pink; set aside.
  • Step 3
    Using a Tbsp, scoop out zucchini centers to form boats, leaving a 1/4" border. Roughly chop centers; set aside.
  • Step 4
    Drizzle oil in zucchini & spread with brush; salt & pepper. Arrange zucchini, cut side down, on a rimmed baking sheet; bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Step 5
    Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add onion & 1/2 tsp pepper; cook, stirring, until soft, 3 - 5 minutes. Add chopped zucchini & cook, stirring until most of liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; let cool slightly. Fold in cooled sausage, feta & tomatoes.
  • Step 6
    Turn hollowed-out zucchini cut sides up, fill with vegetable-sausage-feta mixture & bake until top is lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Lift zucchini from baking sheet with a wide set spatula & enjoy!

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