STUFFED GRILLED ZUCCHINI

Stuffed Grilled Zucchini image

Pair up these zucchini boats with charred pork chops, smoked fish and other grilled greats. Not warm enough for cooking al fresco? Your old-fashioned oven will do. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 medium zucchini
5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4-in. shells. Brush with 2 teaspoons oil; set aside. Chop pulp. , In a large skillet, saute pulp and onion in remaining oil. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until golden brown, about 2 minutes. , Remove from the heat. Stir in the mozzarella cheese, mint and salt. Spoon into zucchini shells. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. , Grill, covered, over medium heat until zucchini is tender, 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 553mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.