Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini

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This ricotta-stuffed zucchini appetizer is quick to prepare and delicious.

Submitted by chunker
Updated on July 27, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 stuffed zucchini halves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • cooking spray

  • 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise

  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided

  • ½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese

  • ¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 teaspoons dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

  2. Use a spoon to scoop out seeds from zucchini halves, then season the cut sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

  3. Mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper together in a bowl. Divide cheese mixture among four zucchini halves. Place stuffed zucchini onto the prepared baking sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until zucchini is tender and filling is beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

41 Calories
2g Fat
3g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 41
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 670mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 106mg 8%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 188mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.