Oven-baked stuffed zucchini with meat is a delightful summer dish, perfect for a family dinner or to impress guests with a tasty and light meal. With a simple and quick preparation, these zucchinis combine the freshness of seasonal vegetables with a delicious meat filling. Follow our step-by-step recipe to achieve perfect results every time.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 10 Minutes
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini (medium)
- 10.5 oz ground beef (or mixed)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (fresh)
- 1 egg
- 1 bunch chopped parsley
Steps
Preparing the Zucchini: Preheat the oven to 356°F.
Wash the zucchini and cut off the ends. Using a teaspoon or a corer, gently hollow out the zucchini to create a cavity for the filling. Set the pulp aside.Preparing the Filling: In the Bimby, place the onion, garlic, and reserved zucchini pulp.
Chop for 5 seconds at speed 5.
Gather the ingredients at the bottom of the bowl with a spatula and add the olive oil, cooking for 3 minutes at 212°F speed 1.
Then add the ground meat, egg, cheese, and chopped parsley.
Mix for 10 seconds at speed 5 to blend the ingredients well.Filling the Zucchini:
Fill the hollowed-out zucchini with the meat mixture, pressing slightly to compact the filling.
Arrange the stuffed zucchini in a lightly greased baking dish.
Sprinkle with a little grated cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.Baking:
Bake the stuffed zucchini for about 30-35 minutes, or until the zucchini are tender and the filling is well cooked.
Serving: Remove the zucchini from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve with a fresh mixed salad or some crusty bread.Preparing the Zucchini:
Preheat the oven to 356°F.
Wash the zucchini and cut off the ends.
Using a teaspoon or a corer, gently hollow out the zucchini to create a cavity for the filling. Set the pulp aside.Preparing the Filling:
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until golden.
Then add the zucchini pulp and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a large bowl, mix the ground meat with the sautéed onion, garlic, and zucchini pulp.
Finally, add the egg, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix all the ingredients well until a homogeneous mixture is obtained.Filling the Zucchini:
Fill the hollowed-out zucchini with the meat mixture, pressing slightly to compact the filling.
Arrange the stuffed zucchini in a lightly greased baking dish.
Sprinkle with a little grated cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.Baking:
Bake the stuffed zucchini for about 30-35 minutes, or until the zucchini are tender and the filling is well cooked.
Serving:Remove the zucchini from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve with a fresh mixed salad or some crusty bread.
Enjoy your meal!
