Stuffed Zucchini with Cheese and Pine Nuts, cooked in a Air Fryer are a vegetarian variant of the classic ones stuffed with meat or tuna. A light main course, where the “shells” of the zucchini serve as containers for the filling made with their own pulp, flavored in a pan with a clove of garlic and enriched with cheese, pine nuts, breadcrumbs, and parsley.
Zucchini are a versatile vegetable and lend themselves to multiple preparations ranging from first to main courses or as a side dish to accompany fish or meat dishes. Perfect in this Saffron Cream Pasta with Zucchini and Guanciale recipe.
Stuffed Zucchini with Cheese and Pine Nuts are easy to prepare, and with a few ingredients, you will bring to the table a dish that the whole family will enjoy. Want to see how they’re made??? Then come with me!
At the end of the recipe, you will also find instructions for baking in the oven
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 5 zucchinis
- Cooking methods: Air Frying, Steaming
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 5 white zucchinis (or green)
- 1 oz breadcrumbs
- 1.4 oz grated parmesan (or grana padano)
- 2.1 oz fontina cheese (diced)
- 1 clove garlic
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste chopped parsley
- to taste salt and pepper
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Tools
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Pot
- 1 Small Pan
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Baking Tray
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Steps
Wash the zucchinis well and, on a cutting board or work surface, remove the two ends
Cut them in half lengthwise and score the perimeter of the pulp, leaving about 0.4 inches
You can blanch the zucchinis in a pot with boiling water for about 10 minutes, testing with the prongs of a fork to check doneness. They should be cooked but firm, or cook them by steaming.
I cooked them in my Ninja Combi 12 in 1 which is a multicooker besides being an air fryer with steam function. I added two cups of water in the tray with the air fry rack on which I placed the cut zucchinis.
Steam cooking in the Ninja Combi using the “steam” program for 10 minutes
Once ready, let them cool
With the help of a teaspoon, scoop out the zucchinis and coarsely chop the pulp with a knife. Let the shells drain while you work on the filling.
Sauté a clove of garlic with extra virgin olive oil in a small pan.
Remove the garlic and add the zucchini pulp
Cook the pulp over moderate heat for about 10 minutes
Once cooked, add the grated parmesan or grana, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Add more olive oil if the mixture is a bit dry.
Mix the mixture and add the diced cheese, mixing again.
Oil the bottom of a baking tray and insert the zucchinis as you fill them. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil
Transfer the tray to the air fryer and cook at 392°F for 10 minutes
They should be nicely golden on the surface
Here they are ready, let them cool slightly before serving
Oven Baking of Stuffed Zucchini with Cheese and Pine Nuts
Bake in a preheated oven at 392°F for 25/30 minutes
Storage of Stuffed Zucchini with Cheese and Pine Nuts in Air Fryer
Stuffed Zucchini with Cheese and Pine Nuts can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days in their tray, covered with plastic wrap
Advice
You can prepare Stuffed Zucchini in advance and heat them for a few minutes in the air fryer or oven before serving.
