Ham and Cheese Stuffed Zucchini
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cup finely diced white onions
- 1 cup cooked and diced ham
- ¾ cup small curd cottage cheese
- ⅔ cup cooked rice any variety
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt optional
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- 3 slices American cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Leave the zucchini whole, and cook for 10 minutes or until tender but still firm. Remove from the water, and allow to cool until it’s easy to handle.3 medium zucchini
- Meanwhile in a small skillet over low heat, melt the butter and saute the onions until softened.1 tablespoon unsalted butter, ¼ cup finely diced white onions
- In a large bowl, combine the sauteed onions, ham, cottage cheese, rice, egg, parsley, salt if using, and basil.1 cup cooked and diced ham, ¾ cup small curd cottage cheese, ⅔ cup cooked rice, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, and carefully scoop out the pulp making sure not to break through the outer skin.
- Fill the zucchini “boats” with the ham mixture and place into the prepared pan, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
- Just before the time is up, cut each piece of cheese into 8 strips.3 slices American cheese
- After 25 minutes, remove the pan from the oven, uncover, and lay 4 strips of cheese onto each zucchini boat. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 zucchini boat. Actual calories will vary.
- Recipe serves 6 (makes 6 zucchini boats). There is enough filling for 3 medium zucchini or 2-3 large zucchini.
Nutrition Facts
Ham and Cheese Stuffed Zucchini
Serving Size
1 zucchini boat
Amount per Serving
Calories
155
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
20
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
57
mg
19
%
Sodium
622
mg
26
%
Potassium
328
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
10
g
3
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
486
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
19
mg
23
%
Calcium
157
mg
16
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
