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https://eatfresh.org/eatfreshorg-mini-coursePhoto attribution: Athena Roesler Ready In:
1 hour
Serves: 4
What you'll need
Sharp knife
Spoon
Large skillet
Baking dish
Aluminum foil
Ingredients
4 Zucchini or 4 Yellow Squash
1/3 cup Onion finely chopped
2 cloves Garlic finely minced
1 cup Mushrooms Fresh, chopped
4 tablespoons Breadcrumbs dry
1/4 teaspoon Dried Oregano or 1/4 teaspoon Dried Thyme or 1/4 teaspoon Dried Basil
2 teaspoons Parmesan Cheese Grated
Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 375° F. Cut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp with a teaspoon, making a ¼ inch thick shell to hold the stuffing. Coarsely chop pulp and set aside. 2.
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute. 3.
Add squash pulp and mushrooms. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the pulp is tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. 4.
Stir in tomato, breadcrumbs, herbs, salt, and pepper. 5.
Spoon mixture into zucchini shells. Arrange zucchini in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes 6.
Remove foil and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until shells are tender. Let cool 5 minutes before serving. Amount Per Serving |
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Calories 102 |
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% Daily Value* |
Total Fat 5 g | 6% |
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| Saturated Fat <1 g | 4% |
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Sodium 338 mg | 15% |
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Total Carbohydrate 13 g | 5% |
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| Dietary Fiber 2.5 g | 9% |
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Protein 4 g | |
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs: