Stuffed Round Zucchini

Name: Stuffed Round Zucchini
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Round zucchini 4; Mix of grains and quinoa (already cooked) 1 cup; Yellow cherry tomatoes ¾ cup; Cherry tomatoes ¾ cup; Anchovies in oil 0.7 oz; Capers in vinegar 4 tsp; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Salt to taste

Lactose Free

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Serving: 4 persone
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Lulù Gargari

Stuffed round zucchini are a one-pot meal that encapsulates a treasure of Mediterranean flavors, perfect for those who desire a light yet tasty meal. The beauty of this dish also lies in its presentation: the round zucchini, with its colorful filling peeking from the top, is a delight for the eyes as well as the palate. They are also a perfect container for the mix of grains and quinoa which provides a substantial and nutritious base for the stuffing. The anchovies and capers add a burst of flavor, making the filling incredibly tasty. The final result is a harmonious dish, where each ingredient contributes its own unique note, and with each bite, you can taste a variety of flavors and textures that make stuffed round zucchini simply perfect!

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INGREDIENTS: Round zucchini 4; Mix of grains and quinoa 1 cup (250 g) - (already cooked); Yellow cherry tomatoes ¾ cup (125 g); Cherry tomatoes ¾ cup (125 g); Anchovies in oil 0.7 oz (20 g); Capers in vinegar 4 tsp (20 g); Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Salt to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Stuffed Round Zucchini

To prepare stuffed round zucchini, first cut off the tops with the stem 1 and set them aside, as they will serve as lids. Scoop out the zucchini flesh carefully, ensuring not to break them 2 3.

Place the hollowed-out zucchini and the tops on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper 4, season with salt 5 and a drizzle of oil 6, then bake in a static oven at 392°F for 35 minutes.

In the meantime, finely chop the capers 7 and anchovies 8. Also, cut the cherry tomatoes into pieces 9.

In a bowl, add the pre-cooked mix of grains and quinoa and add the capers 10. Also, add the anchovies 11 and cherry tomatoes 12.

Add a drizzle of oil 13 and mix 14. Once the zucchini are cooked, transfer them to a serving plate and fill them 15.

Place the lid on top 16 and finish with a few basil leaves 17. Your stuffed round zucchini are ready to be enjoyed 18!

Storage

Stuffed round zucchini can be stored in the refrigerator, in a closed container, for up to 3 days.

Advice

The zucchini flesh can be finely chopped and used for the filling or as a pasta condiment.

You can customize this recipe according to your taste or the season's availability, for example by adding black olives and replacing the grains with other varieties.

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Stuffed Round Zucchini

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Stuffed Round Zucchini

Storage

Advice

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