veggie stuffed zucchini by nor

Northern, MA
Updated on Jun 6, 2014

I saw a basic stuffed zucchini recipe. I decided to make a lower fat version. I added more herbs, tomatoes and a topping. It developed into a brand-new recipe. It is awesome. I love it, and will be making this as a side dish often. Enjoy all!!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 - medium zucchini squash
  • 1 cup eggplant chopped small
  • 1/2 - of a green bell pepper chopped fine
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped sweet onion
  • 1 - bunch of scallions chopped
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes cut in 4's
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic salt divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper divided
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons italian seasoning divided
  • TOPPING
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • FRYING
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter

How To Make veggie stuffed zucchini by nor

  • Step 1
    heat oven to 450 degree's. Cut 2 Zucchini's in half length wise. Run a knife around inside edge to loosen inner flesh. Scoop out inside of Zucchini's. Save what you scooped out and dice up in to small pieces. Rub olive oil on outside of Zucchini halves. set aside.
  • Step 2
    Chop Eggplant in to small pieces. Chop onion,Scallions,and Bell pepper in to small fine pieces. Chop the grape tomatoes in to 4's. In a fry pan combine the olive oil and butter together. Heat on high. Saute the bell pepper onion,eggplant,scallions,1 tsp of Italian seasoning, 1 tsp Garlic salt,1/2 tsp black pepper,and 1 tsp of Thyme. Fry for about 3 minutes. stirring with spatula.
  • Step 3
    Remove from heat. Add in the Zucchini squash. Stir to combine with other vegetables. Place Zucchini halves in a shallow baking pan. Spoon the mixture in to the 4 Zucchini halves.
  • Step 4
    Combine the topping, with the remaining seasonings. 1/4 tsp each of each except thyme.. Sprinkle over the top of veggies. Place in oven for 20-25 minutes,or until bread crumbs are browned. Ready to serve.

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