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Ham and Cheese Stuffed Zucchini

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup finely diced white onions
  • 1 cup cooked and diced ham
  • ¾ cup small curd cottage cheese
  • cup cooked rice any variety
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon salt optional
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • 3 slices American cheese

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Leave the zucchini whole, and cook for 10 minutes or until tender but still firm. Remove from the water, and allow to cool until it’s easy to handle.
    3 medium zucchini
  • Meanwhile in a small skillet over low heat, melt the butter and saute the onions until softened.
    1 tablespoon unsalted butter, ¼ cup finely diced white onions
  • In a large bowl, combine the sauteed onions, ham, cottage cheese, rice, egg, parsley, salt if using, and basil.
    1 cup cooked and diced ham, ¾ cup small curd cottage cheese, ⅔ cup cooked rice, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, and carefully scoop out the pulp making sure not to break through the outer skin.
  • Fill the zucchini “boats” with the ham mixture and place into the prepared pan, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
  • Just before the time is up, cut each piece of cheese into 8 strips.
    3 slices American cheese
  • After 25 minutes, remove the pan from the oven, uncover, and lay 4 strips of cheese onto each zucchini boat. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Notes

*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 zucchini boat. Actual calories will vary.
 
*Recipe serves 6 (makes 6 zucchini boats). There is enough filling for 3 medium zucchini or 2-3 large zucchini.
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Nutrition Facts
Ham and Cheese Stuffed Zucchini
Serving Size
 
1 zucchini boat
Amount per Serving
Calories
155
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
57
mg
19
%
Sodium
 
622
mg
27
%
Potassium
 
328
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
 
486
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
 
19
mg
23
%
Calcium
 
157
mg
16
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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