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Mediterranean Grilled Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Mediterranean Grilled Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 very large zucchini of 2-3 medium zucchini (3-4x size of store bought)
1 small zucchini
1 small onion, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp ricotta cheese
1/4 lb italian sweet sausage
1 -2 tbsp black olives
2 slices whole wheat bread, toasted and cubed
1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 large egg
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup red pepper
salt and pepper

Directions:

Needed - one very large zucchini (4x the regular store sized ones) - cut length-wise, scoop out middle and cut into half again to make 4 halves - For the stuffing- saute 1 small onion chopped in - 2 TB of olive oil. When softened, add 1/4 lb of loose italian sausage (break it up as it sautes). Season onions and sausage with a little crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. When sausage is golden brown, remove to a bowl. - Saute 1 small diced zucchini until aldente, then season with salt and pepper and lil thyme - add to bowl with sausage and onions. Add 1-2 Tablespoons of italian black olives, 1/2 cup of chopped. roasted red peppers, and 2 cloves of sauted finely chopped garlic. Add 2 cubed toasted slices of whole wheat bread with a touch of salt and pepper. Stir together and mix well. Following this, add 2 TB of ricotta cheese (ot add til stuffing is moist), then 1 egg, 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese. Mix all ingredients well and stuff into Zucchini halves. TO COOK: heat grill to medium high, wrap zucchini in seperate segments in foil and tent each piece. Cook on grill at medium (or 600 degrees) for 20 minutes with lid closed. Following this, open foil and top with mozarella cheese and cook for an additional 5 minutes and then cool for 3 minutes and serve to guests :D - ENJOY!See More.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	229.44 Kcal (961 kJ)
Calories from fat	137.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.25g	23%
Cholesterol	65.25mg	22%
Sodium	494.49mg	21%
Potassium	199.04mg	4%
Total Carbs	10.62g	4%
Sugars	2.03g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.42g	6%
Protein	12.46g	25%
Vitamin C	18.4mg	31%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	169mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	194 Kcal (812 kJ)
Calories from fat	116.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.89g	23%
Cholesterol	55.17mg	22%
Sodium	418.11mg	21%
Potassium	168.3mg	4%
Total Carbs	8.98g	4%
Sugars	1.72g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.2g	6%
Protein	10.54g	25%
Vitamin C	15.6mg	31%
Iron	1mg	7%
Calcium	142.9mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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