tomato stuff baked zucchini

Myrtle Beach, SC
Updated on May 26, 2013

Cook's Notes: If you are not using a convection oven you may have to adjust the cooking time. I have also made this disk by cutting the zucchini long ways and made a boat. I like the smaller zucchini and yellow squash

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yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 3 medium yellow squash
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup port wine
  • 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste, italian
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, green
  • 1/4 cup flax seeds
  • 1/2 cup italian bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 teaspoons rosemary, fresh
  • 4 sprigs rosemary sprigs
  • SALT PEPPER TO TASTE

How To Make tomato stuff baked zucchini

  • Step 1
    Cut zucchini diagonally into 3-inch sections
  • Step 2
    Using melon baller, scoop out zucchini from each section; discard contents and set cups aside. Leave about 1/4 inch flesh in bottom and on sides of each cup.
  • Step 3
    Heat olive oil in 10.5-inch Fry Pan on Medium heat (275°F) for 30 seconds.
  • Step 4
    Add tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, salt and black pepper; cook for 4 minutes on Medium (275°F).
  • Step 5
    Add wine, tomato paste, seeds and breadcrumbs; stir to incorporate
  • Step 6
    Fill each zucchini cup with tomato mixture
  • Step 7
    Place zucchini cups on rack and bake in convection oven at 450F for 6 minutes, or until tops have browned.
  • Step 8
    Garnish plates with rosemary

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