Stuffed Zucchini Recipe
Fresh organic zucchinis that are stuffed with cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, bread crumbs, and parmesan cheese, before being baked in the oven.
Ingredients
- 2 whole zucchinis- cut in half
- 1 cup whole cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs use panko bread crumbs if gluten free
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pre heat the oven to 375 degrees. Place zucchini on a cutting board and start scooping out the flesh using a spoon making zucchini boats. Place the zucchini meat in a food processor or blender. Add tomatoes, garlic and basil. Pulse your blender/food processor to lightly puree the mixture.
- Next, add bread crumbs, eggs, spices, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese to the bowl. Using a spoon mix the mixture until well combined.
- Scoop the mixture into the zucchini boats. Spread the mixture evenly across the zucchini. Sprinkle the top of the stuffed zucchini with Parmesan cheese.
- Place the stuffed zucchini on a baking sheet and slide into the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted on the top.
- When zucchini is done baking remove from the oven and place on a serving platter. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Enjoy!