Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Recipe
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Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini

By: chunker 
"This appetizer is quick to prepare and delicious."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (47)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. Scoop out the seeds of each zucchini half with a spoon. Season the hollowed-out halves with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper.
  3. Mix together the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper in a bowl. Divide cheese mixture between four zucchini halves. Arrange stuffed zucchini on greased baking sheet.
  4. Bake in preheated oven until zucchini is tender and filling is beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 84 | Total Fat: 4.4g | Cholesterol: 16mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2007 by Ms. Baker   view full review
This was very good. I used it as a veggie dish for dinner. I made one change - I added a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2007 by Fit Mom of 2   view full review
I used fat free ricotta and also added fresh garlic and sprinkled Italian breadcrumbs on top....
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2008 by HORSEZ001   view full review
Could be a 4 star recipe, with less pepper. We liked it! We used small curd cottage cheese...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2008 by breeannestop   view full review
This was great! I used cottage cheese instead of ricotta and it worked well. Also, added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2007 by fortmyerschick   view full review
Delicious! It's a great change from the usual way I've always prepared zucchini. I added a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2010 by Cindy Baker   view full review
My family loved this recipe. I have since used the "stuffing" to make Eggplant Roulades too. Yum.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2008 by PamelaSue   view full review
What a great way to eat zucchini! We gobbled this recipe up and I will be making it again. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2007 by Kimi   view full review
I saw this recipe and it looked like a great idea so I tried it that night and it was great! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2008 by SAHARA74   view full review
So easy to make and delicious! Another great way to use all of our zucchini from the garden.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2007 by helen2000   view full review
i think i have had something similar to this. i think i remember that it was good.

 

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