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Stuffed Zucchini

Stuffed zucchini can be served as an appetizer or as a side dish.

Ingredients

  • 6 zucchini (courgettes)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 10 oz (280 g) chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 8–10 oz (220–280 g) button mushrooms (canned or fresh), finely chopped
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Paprika
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. 2
    Trim ends of zucchini and boil, covered, for 5 minutes. Drain and cover.
  3. 3
    Cut in half lengthwise.
  4. 4
    Scoop out pulp, leaving a ¼ inch (0.75 cm) shell. Chop the removed pulp.
  5. 5
    Heat olive oil in sauté pan.
  6. 6
    Sauté zucchini pulp, spinach, onions, and garlic for 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    Add mushrooms and sauté another 3 minutes.
  8. 8
    Remove from heat, add eggs, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
  9. 9
    Spoon filling into shells.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle with paprika.
  11. 11
    Bake for 30 minutes.
Category
Appetizers
Method
Baking

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