Stuffed Round Zucchini
- Lactose Free
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 35 min
- Serving: 4 persone
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
Stuffed round zucchini are a one-pot meal that encapsulates a treasure of Mediterranean flavors, perfect for those who desire a light yet tasty meal. The beauty of this dish also lies in its presentation: the round zucchini, with its colorful filling peeking from the top, is a delight for the eyes as well as the palate. They are also a perfect container for the mix of grains and quinoa which provides a substantial and nutritious base for the stuffing. The anchovies and capers add a burst of flavor, making the filling incredibly tasty. The final result is a harmonious dish, where each ingredient contributes its own unique note, and with each bite, you can taste a variety of flavors and textures that make stuffed round zucchini simply perfect!
If you're looking for more stuffed zucchini recipes, here is a small selection:
- Ricotta stuffed zucchini
- Ligurian stuffed zucchini
- Vegetarian stuffed zucchini
- Rice stuffed zucchini
- INGREDIENTS
- Round zucchini 4
- Mix of grains and quinoa 1 cup (250 g) - (already cooked)
- Yellow cherry tomatoes ¾ cup (125 g)
- Cherry tomatoes ¾ cup (125 g)
- Anchovies in oil 0.7 oz (20 g)
- Capers in vinegar 4 tsp (20 g)
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
- Salt to taste
How to prepare Stuffed Round Zucchini
To prepare stuffed round zucchini, first cut off the tops with the stem 1 and set them aside, as they will serve as lids. Scoop out the zucchini flesh carefully, ensuring not to break them 2 3.
Place the hollowed-out zucchini and the tops on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper 4, season with salt 5 and a drizzle of oil 6, then bake in a static oven at 392°F for 35 minutes.
In the meantime, finely chop the capers 7 and anchovies 8. Also, cut the cherry tomatoes into pieces 9.
In a bowl, add the pre-cooked mix of grains and quinoa and add the capers 10. Also, add the anchovies 11 and cherry tomatoes 12.
Add a drizzle of oil 13 and mix 14. Once the zucchini are cooked, transfer them to a serving plate and fill them 15.
Place the lid on top 16 and finish with a few basil leaves 17. Your stuffed round zucchini are ready to be enjoyed 18!