Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini

Name: Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.5 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 0.25 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

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This appetizer is quick to prepare and delicious.

Recipe by chunker

Published on July 10, 2019

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 zucchini, halved lengthwise
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
Scoop out the seeds of each zucchini half with a spoon. Season the hollowed-out halves with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper.
Mix together the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper in a bowl. Divide cheese mixture between four zucchini halves. Arrange stuffed zucchini on greased baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven until zucchini is tender and filling is beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

41	Calories
2g	Fat
3g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 41
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 7mg	2%
Sodium 670mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 11mg	54%
Calcium 106mg	8%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 188mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.