Slow Cooker Stuffed Zucchini

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After a search for slow cooker zucchini recipes on the internet was unsuccessful, I decided to try my hand at it. My husband and I loved this recipe, and I hope you do too. I served it with herbed pasta and applesauce.

Submitted by mpenn
Updated on October 28, 2023
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
7 hrs
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 large zucchini, trimmed and halved lengthwise

  • 4 ripe tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic

  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar (Optional)

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 4 fresh basil leaves

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Scoop out flesh from zucchini halves, leaving the shells with a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Save zucchini flesh for another use or discard.

  2. Place tomatoes and 1/4 cup olive oil into a food processor with garlic, Italian herb seasoning, sugar, salt, pepper, and basil leaves. Pulse until blended, about 1 minute.

  3. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add sausage and cook, stirring often, until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Stir in tomato mixture and heat until simmering. Mix in Parmesan cheese.

  4. Place zucchini shells into the bottom of a large slow cooker, trimming them to fit if necessary. Spoon sausage mixture into the shells, then cover and cook on High until tender, about 6 hours. Remove the cover and spread a layer of mozzarella cheese over each stuffed zucchini. Cover again and cook on High until cheese has melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

654 Calories
52g Fat
23g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 654
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52g 66%
Saturated Fat 15g 73%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 1658mg 72%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 28g 55%
Vitamin C 51mg 57%
Calcium 355mg 27%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 1139mg 24%

* 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.