Tomato Stuffed Zucchini

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Marilyn Newcomer, Sun City, California

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 30, 2022

"This is one of our favorite vegetable dishes and a good way to use summer squash," says Marilyn Newcomer of Sun City, California. "It has such a nice Italian flavor that sometimes I double or triple the dish and serve it to company. It can be fixed ahead and warmed up at dinnertime."

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Tomato Stuffed Zucchini

Yield:2 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:20 min

Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 plum tomato, diced
  • 1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend
  • 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
  • Dash each salt, garlic powder, dried oregano and pepper
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
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Directions

  1. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out and discard pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Place zucchini in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 2-4 minutes or until tender. Drain.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the tomato, Monterey Jack cheese, parsley, salt, garlic powder, oregano and pepper. Spoon into zucchini shells. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  3. Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
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