ITALIAN-STYLE STUFFED ZUCCHINI (KID-FRIENDLY)

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Zucchini boats stuffed with a tomato/vegetable mixture and topped with smoked gouda. The cheese gets toasty and melty and ties the flavors together. My kids (6 and 9) thought it would be gross when they looked at it, but loved it once they tried it!

Provided by Suzanne

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Zucchini Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 zucchinis
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tomatoes, chopped
½ cup crushed crackers
½ cup fresh corn kernels
¼ cup finely chopped black olives
2 mushrooms, finely chopped, or more to taste
2 tablespoons mild pineapple salsa
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon dried oregano, or more to taste
¼ cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and hollow out the center using a spoon to create a "boat". Lay each half, face-up, on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot and slightly tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir tomatoes, crackers, corn, olives, mushrooms, salsa, garlic, Italian seasoning, and oregano together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook and stir tomato mixture in a skillet over medium heat until all liquid evaporates, 5 to 10 minutes. Spoon tomato mixture into zucchini "boats". Top each "boat" with Gouda cheese.
  • Bake stuffed zucchini "boats" in the oven until tender and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 8.6 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 470.3 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

Trevor dale
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The zucchini were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Amber Black
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I had some zucchini that was starting to go bad, so I decided to make this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The zucchini were delicious and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be m


Polar Pop
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. The zucchini are cooked perfectly and the filling is flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Reena Ramchurn
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love these zucchini and they always ask for more. I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Chelsea Playz
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The zucchini were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Asif Masif
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I had some zucchini that was starting to go bad, so I decided to make this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The zucchini were delicious and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be m


Jirina Kissova
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. The zucchini are cooked perfectly and the filling is flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashley Carrasco
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love these zucchini and they always ask for more. I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Nabuyondo Aisha
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The zucchini were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Zoo Boy
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I had some zucchini that was starting to go bad, so I decided to make this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The zucchini were delicious and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be m


Muhammad Sumon
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a huge hit! My husband and kids loved it. The zucchini were tender and flavorful, and the filling was cheesy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kenya Perdomo
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire. The zucchini are cooked perfectly and the filling is flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Leighton Darlington
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love these zucchini and they always ask for more. I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Naeem Bilal
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the zucchini are always delicious. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sfiso Mazibuko
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I had some zucchini that was starting to go bad, so I decided to make this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The zucchini were delicious and the filling was cheesy and flavorful. I will definitely be m


Syedhassanali Hassanali
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The zucchini were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


Aarohi patel
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I was expecting it to be more time-consuming, but it was actually quite simple. The zucchini turned out perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Emmanuella Francisca
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the zucchini and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Aiman Sahi
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The zucchini were tender and flavorful, and the filling was cheesy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.