STUFFED ZUCCHINI (ZAPALLITOS RELLENOS)

Stuffed Zucchini (Zapallitos Rellenos) image

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 -3 medium zucchini (courgettes)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup breadcrumbs, preferably fresh
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup breadcrumbs, preferable fresh
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

Bake the zucchini in a preheated 375 degree F oven for 30 minutes, until soft but not mushy.
Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over moderate heat and saute the onion until a golden brown.
Combine the 3/4 C bread crumbs, milk, egg, cooked onion, salt, and pepper in a bowl, stirring to combine.
Slice the zucchini in two lengthwise and scoop out the pulp.
Chop the pulp coarsely and stir into the bread crumb mixture.
Fill the zucchini shells with the mixture.
For the topping, combine the 1/4 C bread crumbs and butter and sprinkle over the zucchini.
Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven until the topping is golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.6, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 72.4, Sodium 281.3, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.1, Protein 7.5