Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 extra large zucchini , halved lengthwise
1 tbsp olive oil
1 sweet onion, chopped
1 tbsp chopped garlic
1 lb ground lamb
coarse salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 oz) can tomato sauce
2 tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup mint leaves
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup mint leaves
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Use a melon baller to separate and remove seeds and pulp separately from the zucchini, carving out each half and leaving about a half-inch shell. Chop zucchini pulp into pieces about 1/4 inch in diameter. Discard seeds.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add ground lamb; continue to cook and stir until lamb is lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir chopped zucchini into the lamb mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer mixture until the zucchini is hot, about 3 minutes. Drain excess grease. Season lamb mixture with coarse salt and black pepper.
Remove skillet from heat. Stir tomato sauce, tomatoes, feta cheese, pine nuts, and 1/4 cup mint leaves through the lamb mixture; spoon into the zucchini halves. Put stuffed zucchini halves into a large baking dish. Pour water into the baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Mix bread crumbs and mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Sprinkle 1/4 cup mint leaves over the zucchini and top with the bread crumb mixture. Continue baking until the top is crusty and browned, about 10 minutes more.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	717.99 Kcal (3006 kJ)
Calories from fat	432.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	48.1g	74%
Cholesterol	111.83mg	37%
Sodium	973.67mg	41%
Potassium	833.73mg	18%
Total Carbs	32.66g	11%
Sugars	9.16g	37%
Dietary Fiber	6.54g	26%
Protein	36.96g	74%
Vitamin C	20.7mg	35%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	49%
Iron	182.3mg	1013%
Calcium	490.3mg	49%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	190.51 Kcal (798 kJ)
Calories from fat	114.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.76g	74%
Cholesterol	29.67mg	37%
Sodium	258.35mg	41%
Potassium	221.21mg	18%
Total Carbs	8.66g	11%
Sugars	2.43g	37%
Dietary Fiber	1.74g	26%
Protein	9.81g	74%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	35%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	49%
Iron	48.4mg	1013%
Calcium	130.1mg	49%

* 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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