ZUCCHINI WITH RICOTTA-BASIL MOUSSE

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The fragrant cheese stuffing in this recipe from Cooking Light magazine can be used with any mild vegetable, such as bell peppers, mushroom caps, baby eggplant or tomatoes. Save the scooped-out zucchini pulp for risotto or pasta sauce. You can use a mini chopper to chop the herbs quickly, but do not use it to combine the mousse ingredients because it will liquefy the ricotta.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Categories     side dish

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 small zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Cooking spray
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
1 cup (8 ounces) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese or other hard cheese
2 tablespoons hot water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Parsley sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Reserve pulp for another use. Arrange zucchini shells in a single layer in a 13 by 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Combine basil and next 7 ingredients (through pepper), stirring well with a whisk. Divide mixture evenly among shells, pressing gently. Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 63, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 86 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Nobola Priscilla
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I'm not a fan of zucchini, but I loved this recipe. The mousse was so light and fluffy, and the zucchini was cooked perfectly.


_Sabrina Sreoshy_
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This recipe is a great way to sneak vegetables into your kids' diet. My kids loved it!


Kounter Kulture
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I've never cooked with zucchini before, but this recipe made it easy. I'll definitely be making it again.


Salman Fairaj
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This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Joe Schmoe
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone wanted the recipe!


Khn Niazi
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I'm allergic to basil, so I omitted it from the recipe. The dish was still delicious.


Rizwan Gg
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. I had some zucchini that was starting to go bad, and this recipe saved it!


James Kowaleski
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I didn't have any ricotta cheese on hand, so I used cottage cheese instead. It turned out great!


Dark Sajib
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for my taste. I prefer simpler dishes.


Tanjim sabbir
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I've never had zucchini prepared this way before. It was delicious!


Victoria Todorova
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This dish is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It's light and refreshing, and the zucchini is cooked to perfection.


Bruce Dorrill
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but this recipe changed my mind. The mousse was so light and flavorful that it made the zucchini taste amazing.


Patty Doerflein
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the mousse!


Mzoli Mzoliswa
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I found that the zucchini needed to be cooked for a bit longer than the recipe stated.


Dangle Doo
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The mousse was a bit too rich for my taste, but the zucchini was cooked perfectly.


Jugno Khan
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a favorite. It's a great way to use up zucchini when they're in season.


Hannah Mclean
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Brii Scott
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This dish was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it! The mousse was especially delicious.


Baashi Cusmaan
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the dish turned out great.


Rainy Days
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This zucchini recipe was a hit! The ricotta-basil mousse was so light and fluffy, and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.