How to Make Stuffed Zucchini Shells - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stuffed zucchini shells are a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for when you want something light and healthy for dinner. This recipe takes fresh zucchini and fills it with a flavorful mixture of seasoned ground meat, vegetables, and cheese, creating a satisfying meal that is sure to become a family favorite. With a beautiful presentation and a taste that will make your taste buds sing, this dish is perfect for entertaining or for a special weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

  • 2 zucchinis
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Trim ends from zucchini and half each length-wise. Scoop out flesh of zucchini; dice. Arrange zucchini shells into a baking dish.
  • Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, mushrooms, and garlic in hot oil until the onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir diced zucchini flesh into the onion mixture; cook and stir until hot, about 5 minutes. Spoon zucchini mixture into the shells in the baking dish; top each with 1 tablespoon each feta cheese and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the zucchini shells are soft, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    101 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 228mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 118mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 287mg