SPINACH STUFFED ZUCCHINI

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Here's a great way to put that zucchini crop to good use. Field editor Isabel Fowler of Fairbanks, Alaska stuffs the "boats" with a tasty ground beef filling.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
3 cups cubed French bread
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
6 medium zucchini (6 to 8 inches)
1 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the bread cubes, spinach, parsley, tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt and thyme; set aside., Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Spoon about 6 tablespoons beef mixture into each zucchini half. , Place in two ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Pour 1/2 cup water into each dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until zucchini is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 857mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Farukh Shahzad
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These stuffed zucchini are the perfect comfort food. They're so warm and cheesy, they're perfect for a cold night.


Tom Oud
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have these stuffed zucchini on the table in no time.


ABAL Choda
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These stuffed zucchini are a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. They're so delicious, your kids won't even know they're eating vegetables.


Matthew Batterham
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I made these stuffed zucchini for a family reunion and they were a big hit. Everyone loved them, even the kids.


Oluyemi Segun
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These stuffed zucchini are a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have some leftover rice in my fridge, so this recipe is perfect for me.


DragonWolf
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I'm a vegetarian and I love these stuffed zucchini. They're a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables.


Felipe Neponuceno
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I made these stuffed zucchini for a picnic and they were a big hit. They're easy to transport and they hold up well.


Janet Mulenga
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These stuffed zucchini are perfect for a summer meal. They're light and refreshing, and they're packed with flavor.


bimal khadka
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always delicious. I love how versatile it is. You can add different ingredients to the filling to change up the flavor.


Clement Siqiniseko
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I made these stuffed zucchini for a dinner party and they were a big hit. The presentation was beautiful and the taste was even better.


Niamh Dyson
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These stuffed zucchini are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved them!


muhammed abdullah
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed these stuffed zucchini. The filling was flavorful and the zucchini were cooked perfectly.


hajj arif hajiarif053
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I made these for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them!


Nouman Awan
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These stuffed zucchini were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. My family loved them.


Dhiraj
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The zucchini are tender and flavorful, and the spinach and cheese filling is perfect.


Moon Jawed
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This recipe is a keeper! The stuffed zucchini were delicious and so easy to make. I'll definitely be making these again.