Best Eight Ball Zucchini Parmesan Recipes

ZUCCHINI PARMESAN CRUMBLE

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This Zucchini Parmesan Crumble is an easy zucchini recipe full of Mediterranean flavors. Picture a tender stuffed and baked 8-Ball Zucchini, topped with a crispy, crunchy parmesan crumble. Serve it as a vegetarian appetizer or as an original side dish to any meat.

Provided by Marie

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 8 ball zucchini
1 tsp olive oil
3 small cloves garlic (minced)
4 cups regular zucchini (peeled and cubed)
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp rosemary
salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup (1/2 cup) grated parmesan
1/4 cup (1/4 cup whole wheat flour
4 tbsp (1/2 stick) unsalted butter (, at room temperature, cut in large chunks)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400F.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 zucchini, Calories 253 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 219 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g

EIGHT-BALL SQUASH CASSEROLE

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Good for any kind of summer squashes/zucchini, like eight-ball zucchini!

Provided by Melanie Keyes

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 eight-ball squash, cut into chunks
1 yellow squash, cut into chunks
½ dark red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 Roma tomato, sliced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into thin slices
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons capers
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Layer chunks of eight-ball squash and yellow squash in an 8x8-inch pan. Add layers of red bell pepper and Roma tomato. Drop butter slices on top. Sprinkle on basil, garlic salt, paprika, and cayenne. Toss on capers and sprinkle on Parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven until tender and bubbly, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 466.4 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

EIGHT-BALL ZUCCHINI PARMESAN

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This recipe calls for round, eight-ball variety zucchini, but the traditional shape will work just as well. From Cooking Light (June 2005).

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 slice French bread, torn into small pieces (1 ounce)
1 1/2 lbs eight-ball zucchini (about 6 squash)
1/2 cup packed spinach leaves
8 basil leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, peeled and quartered (about 5 ounces)
3/4 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped plum tomato
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
flat leaf parsley, sprig (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1 cup. Set aside.
Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Set pulp aside.
Steam zucchini shells, covered, 6 minutes or until tender. Drain, cut sides down, on several layers of heavy-duty paper towels.
Place zucchini pulp in food processor; process until finely chopped. Spoon into a bowl.
Place spinach, basil, garlic, and onion in food processor; process until finely chopped.
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add spinach mixture; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add zucchini pulp, tomato, and salt; cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat; stir in breadcrumbs.
Fill each zucchini half with about 2 1/2 tablespoons zucchini mixture.
Sprinkle evenly with cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese melts. Garnish with parsley, if desired.