Microwave Stuffed Zucchini Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 zucchini, 1 1/2 pound
- 2 tbsp. oil
- 1/4 c. minced onion
- 1 clove chopped garlic
- 6 tbsp. minced green pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 pound grnd veal
- 1/4 c. sunflower seed
- 1 egg
- 1/2 c. bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
- Tomato sauce
Directions
- Split zucchini lengthwise. Scoop out center flesh, leaving shell about 1/2 inch thick. Cook shells in microwave on HIGH for 7-9 min, covered. Let stand 5 min. Drain well.
- In oil cook onion, garlic, green pepper and zucchini pulp for 3 min. Add in salt and pepper and oregano. Cold slightly. Stir in veal, nuts, egg and most of bread crumbs. Stuff squash with mix.
- Blend remaining bread crumbs and cheese. Sprinkle over zucchini. Cook uncovered for 9 min on HIGH. Serve with sauce and buttered noodles.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 255g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 279 | |
| Calories from Fat 140 | 50% |
| Total Fat 15.92g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 3.31g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.18g | |
| Cholesterol 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium 214mg | 9% |
| Potassium 658mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 17.14g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 10% |
| Sugars 4.15g | 3% |
| Protein 18.02g | 29% |
