Ingredients for Drop Dead Delicious Stuffed Zucchini
- 4 medium zucchini, halved and seeded
- 1 large onion, chopped
- Roasted Red Peppers
- Green Pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Egg
- Thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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How to Make Drop Dead Delicious Stuffed Zucchini
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch border. Dice the scooped zucchini flesh.
- Sauté the diced zucchini with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until softened.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened zucchini with ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the zucchini halves with the meat and rice mixture.
- Place the stuffed zucchini in a baking dish, pour in the remaining tomato sauce, and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
77 g
Sugar
25g
Fat
119g
Carbs
7g
