STUFFED GRILLED ZUCCHINI
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
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
GRILLED STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS
Scooped-out zucchini 'boats' are grilled with a creamy tomato-basil sauce and shredded cheese, and topped with parsley for a great summer barbecue side dish.
Provided by Philadelphia Cooking Creme
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Cooking with Philly Canada
Time 32m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat barbecue to medium-high heat.
- Use small spoon to scoop out insides of zucchini halves, leaving 1/2-inch-thick shells; discard removed pulp or reserve for another use. Place zucchini shells, cut-sides up, on foil-covered baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
- Spoon Cooking Creme into zucchini shells; place baking sheet on barbecue grate. Grill 10 to 12 min. or until zucchini is tender; top with shredded cheese. Grill 3 to 5 min. or until cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 216.4 mg, Sugar 1 g
GRILLED VEGETABLE FLATBREADS STUFFED WITH ZUCCHINI, EGGPLANT, AND TOMATO
Head north of Sunset, and you will happen upon this live-music supper club tucked away in the hills of tony Bel Air. The swank venue features a stage surrounded by tables where you can spy toe-tapping regulars such as Nicolette Sheridan and Virginia Madsen taking in the soulful jazz tunes. You can make a meal of chef Sharon Funt's delicious flatbread appetizer; each serving provides more than 8 grams of fiber.
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Brush zucchini, eggplants, tomatoes, and peppers with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until each is tender. Put 2 tbsp olive oil and onion in a nonstick pan and sauté over medium-low heat, stirring until onion becomes brown and syrupy, about 15 to 20 minutes. In a food processor, puree onion, lima beans, Parmesan, parsley, lemon zest, and thyme. While machine is running, add remaining 2 tbsp olive oil and broth. Season with salt and pepper. Grill or toast both sides of each flatbread. Remove from heat and spread with bean puree. Layer on vegetables. Cut in half.
GRILLED CORN STUFFED ZUCCHINI
Steps:
- Preheat the grill to medium. Slice the zucchini lengthwise, scoop out seeds and pulp and discard. Grill the corn until charred, then remove them from the grill and cut the kernels off the cobs. In a medium bowl add the corn and the butter and toss to coat. Add the herbs and garlic and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in 1 to 2 ounces of the grated Parmesan. Stuff the zucchini with the corn mixture and grill over medium heat until warm. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and serve when the cheese melts.
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