How to Make Slow Cooker Stuffed Zucchini - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stuffed zucchini is a delicious and healthy dish that combines the natural, mild flavor of zucchini with a flavorful filling. This slow cooker version of stuffed zucchini is perfect for busy days when you don't have time to spend in the kitchen. The slow cooker does all the work for you, producing tender zucchini filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, rice, and vegetables.

One of the best things about this slow cooker stuffed zucchini recipe is that it's incredibly easy...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hrs
  • Servings: 4

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

    654 cal.

    • Total Fat: 52g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 1658mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 51mg
    • Calcium: 355mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1139mg