Walnut and Feta Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

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Walnut and Feta Stuffed Zucchini
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Ingredients
23
Count
Nutrition
670
Calories
Total time
75
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375*F.
  2. Lightly oil a baking sheet.
  3. Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise.
  4. With a paring knife, score the flesh about 1/2 inch deep.
  5. Place the cut sides down on the baking sheet.
  6. Sprinkle with the sherry and cover with foil.
  7. Bake for about 20 m;inutes, until yielding but still firm.
  8. While the zucchini bakes, make the sauce.
  9. Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onions and garlic, and saute for about 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
  10. Add the tomato paste, tomatoes, oregano, cinnamon, and sherry.
  11. Bring to a boil; then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  12. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  13. Cover and set aside.
  14. While the sauce simmers, prepare the filling.
  15. Saute the onions and garlic in the oil for about 10 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
  16. In a bowl, combine the sauteed onions with the walnuts, feta, currants, and lemon juice.
  17. Stir in the rice.
  18. When the zucchini is tender, use a spoon to scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin 1/4 inch shell.
  19. Chop the flesh and add it to the filling.
  20. Mound the filling in the shells and sprinkle with seasoned bread crumbs and olive oil.
  21. Bake, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes, until hot.
  22. To serve, ladle some of the tomato sauce onto each plate.
  23. Place a stuffed zucchini on the sauce and top with grated feta.
  24. Garnish, if you wish, with oregano leaves.
  25. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 669.83 Kcal (2804 kJ)
Calories from fat 290.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.23g 50%
Cholesterol 16.79mg 6%
Sodium 356.09mg 15%
Potassium 505.61mg 11%
Total Carbs 52.17g 17%
Sugars 6.86g 27%
Dietary Fiber 6.94g 28%
Protein 16.18g 32%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 32%
Iron 2mg 11%
Calcium 173.5mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 214.58 Kcal (898 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.33g 50%
Cholesterol 5.38mg 6%
Sodium 114.07mg 15%
Potassium 161.97mg 11%
Total Carbs 16.71g 17%
Sugars 2.2g 27%
Dietary Fiber 2.22g 28%
Protein 5.18g 32%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 32%
Iron 0.7mg 11%
Calcium 55.6mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.3
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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