Best Stuffed Grilled Zucchini Recipes

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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

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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.

GRILLED STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS



Grilled Stuffed Zucchini Boats image

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

3 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise
½ cup PHILADELPHIA Tomato & Basil Cooking Creme
½ cup Kraft 4 Cheese Italiano Shredded Cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

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



Grilled Vegetable Flatbreads Stuffed with Zucchini, Eggplant, and Tomato image

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

2 zucchini, cut into 1/3-inch slices
2 eggplants, cut into 1/3-inch slices
2 beefsteak or heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 roasted red bell peppers, cut into 2-inch slices
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cups lima beans
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp fresh thyme
1/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth
4 flatbreads or pitas, uncut

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



GRILLED CORN STUFFED ZUCCHINI image

Categories     Quick & Easy

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium zucchini
4 ears corn, husks removed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 ounces grated Parmesan

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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