Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 387.9
- Total Fat: 23.2 g
- Cholesterol: 109.8 mg
- Sodium: 476.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 19.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g
- Protein: 27.1 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini calories by ingredient
Submitted by: CD1086014
Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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4 medium zucchini (about 6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 medium-size onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound ground chicken
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons pine nuts
Directions
1. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon, carefully scoop out flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell around edges. Discard flesh.
2. Place half of the zucchini, cut-side down, in an 11 x 7 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Add 1/2 cup water and cover with plastic wrap, venting one corner. Microwave 4 minutes. Place cooked zucchini in a large baking dish. Repeat with remaining zucchini.
3. Meanwhile, heat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add green pepper, onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Crumble in chicken. Stir in raisins, salt, pepper and cinnamon. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat and stir in cheese.
4. Fill each zucchini half with about 1/3 cup stuffing, then sprinkle the pine nuts over tops. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.
Serving Size: Makes 4 servings (two stuffed halves each)
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANNE_SP.
2. Place half of the zucchini, cut-side down, in an 11 x 7 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Add 1/2 cup water and cover with plastic wrap, venting one corner. Microwave 4 minutes. Place cooked zucchini in a large baking dish. Repeat with remaining zucchini.
3. Meanwhile, heat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add green pepper, onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Crumble in chicken. Stir in raisins, salt, pepper and cinnamon. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat and stir in cheese.
4. Fill each zucchini half with about 1/3 cup stuffing, then sprinkle the pine nuts over tops. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.
Serving Size: Makes 4 servings (two stuffed halves each)
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANNE_SP.
