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Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 medium zucchini, ends trimmed (1-1/2 lb total )
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
1/4 cup raisins
2 tsp chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch fresh ground pepper
1 tbsp pine nuts
3/4 cup tomato sauce

Directions:

Put the zucchini in a medium saucepan.
Add enough water to cover and boil about 5 minutes, or just until tender.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Prepare a baking pan with nonstick pan spray.
Split the zucchini in half lengthwise; leaving a 1/4-inch shell,.
Scoop out the pulp.
Chop the pulp from 1 zucchini; set aside.
Save the rest for another use (mixed vegetables, soup, or stew).
Heat the olive oil in a nonstick saucepan.
Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped zucchini pulp and all the other ingredients except.
The pine nuts and tomato sauce.
Cover and simmer over low heat 15 minutes, or until the rice is almost tender.
Toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until light brown and fragrant.
Stir them into the rice mixture.
Stuff the mixture into the zucchini shells.
Arrange the zucchini on the prepared baking pan and pour the tomato sauce.
Over and around the shells.
Cover with foil; bake 25 to 30 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	148.02 Kcal (620 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.53g	5%
Sodium	684.98mg	29%
Potassium	262.53mg	6%
Total Carbs	27.22g	9%
Sugars	4g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.05g	8%
Protein	2.3g	5%
Vitamin C	7.8mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	11.2mg	62%
Calcium	20.7mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	159.72 Kcal (669 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.8g	5%
Sodium	739.11mg	29%
Potassium	283.27mg	6%
Total Carbs	29.37g	9%
Sugars	4.32g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.22g	8%
Protein	2.48g	5%
Vitamin C	8.5mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	12.1mg	62%
Calcium	22.4mg	2%

* 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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