Description
Cheese stuffed zucchini is a flavorful dish that combines tender zucchini with a cheesy filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each zucchini half with the cheese mixture.
- Place the stuffed zucchinis in a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed zucchinis.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until zucchinis are tender.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Top with extra cheese before baking if desired.
- Serve warm as a side dish or main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini half
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheese stuffed zucchini, zucchini recipes, vegetarian dishes