Stuffed zucchini with minced meat is a classic and comforting dish that combines the softness of zucchini with the intense flavor of meat, perfect for a complete and balanced meal. Originating from Mediterranean cuisine, this dish has earned its place in homes for its versatility and ease of preparation. This recipe is ideal for those looking for a nutritious and tasty option, as zucchini provides few calories and lots of fiber, while meat offers high-quality protein. Additionally, it is an excellent way to include vegetables in children's diets.
The preparation is simple: hollow out the zucchinis, make a stir-fry with onion, garlic, and pepper, add the minced meat and tomato, and fill the halves. Finally, bake them with lactose-free grated cheese, making it suitable for people with intolerance.
You can adapt this recipe using turkey or chicken instead of beef, or even add other vegetables like carrot or mushrooms. Serve hot, ideal as a main course with a fresh salad or rice.
Cook
60 min
Servings
1
Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise so that you have 2 equal halves.
Empty them by removing the pulp from the zucchini with a spoon or with the help of a knife.
Chop the zucchini small and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion, garlic and pepper (I put it yellow because that's the one I had, it looks good with green or red) until it's soft.
Add the zucchini and the broth tablet to the pan and continue to fry until the zucchini is reduced.
At this time, add the minced meat and parsley.
When the meat is half done, add the fried tomato, mix well and keep it on medium-low heat until it reduces. Let's get away from the fire.
Brush a baking dish with olive oil. Put the 2 halves of zucchini in a baking dish and fill with what we have in the pan with the help of a spoon.
Put the grated cheese on top. Put 20 minutes in the oven at 200° with heat up and down, preheated beforehand. After this time, we put it on the grill for 10 minutes or until the golden cheese is visible.
After roasting the minutes of the grill it's ready!! If you let them rest for about 1-2 hours they are twice as good.
