International Stuffed Zucchini

Name: International Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 large zucchini; 1 pound ground beef; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup shredded Havarti cheese with jalapeno or Havarti cheese; 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Tender zucchini boats are great holders for their ample cheesy filling. Jalapeno peppers add a little kick to this unique recipe. —Mrs. Tracey Rosato, Markham, Ontario

Ingredients

2 large zucchini
1 pound ground beef
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup shredded Havarti cheese with jalapeno or Havarti cheese
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise; cut a thin slice from the bottoms so they sit flat. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-in. shells. Place zucchini shells in a small microwave- and oven-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside.
In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat, cook beef and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the Havarti cheese, 1/2 cup feta cheese, basil, salt and pepper.
Fill zucchini with meat mixture. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes. Top with remaining feta; bake 5 minutes longer or until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 stuffed zucchini half: 391 calories, 25g fat (13g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 588mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein.

Originally published as Stuffed Zucchini in Country Extra September 2010

Reviews

Click stars to rate

Average Rating:

danielleylee

Aug 11, 2015

I made this the other night, we have oodles of squash in our garden. It was a nice twist to a classic. I love that I was able to use some fresh basil from out of the garden.
chefheidi18

May 13, 2015

It was tasty. Since I bought zucchini at the store, they were a bit smaller, so I had to use 3. I also used dried basil, but less of it. It was quite tasty and pretty simple to make.
ysiad02

Aug 19, 2011

This recipe has great flavors with the basil and cheeses. I did everything as it said but used ground turkey. A friend that tried it at work also made it at home for her family and used ground meat. It was a great success. I definitely will be making it again.