Stuffed Grilled Zucchini Recipes

STUFFED GRILLED ZUCCHINI

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.

EASY GRILLED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Drizzle zucchini slices on both sides with olive oil and season with grill seasoning.
• Grill zucchinis on preheated grill until tender, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Drizzle a rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season the zucchini halves with salt and pepper. Add to the baking sheet and turn to coat with the oil. Arrange the zucchini cut-side down in a single layer. Roast until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the cumin and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook 30 seconds. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and chicken broth until combined. Cook until the broth is reduced to a thick sauce, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Turn the zucchini boats cut-side up and fill with the turkey mixture, packing it in. Sprinkle with the cheese and roast until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is softened, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir together the yogurt and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the zucchini boats with the yogurt mixture and top with the dill.

GRILLED STUFFED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Zucchini: Brush the zucchini with olive oil and put it on the grill, cut side down. Being careful not to overcook, grill the zucchini until soft but not mushy by moving it to the cool side of the grill. Remove from the grill and let cool. Carefully scoop out the insides and put it on a cutting board, leaving the skin and a sturdy rim all the way around. Chop and reserve zucchini flesh.
• Rice: Saute the onion in 1 tablespoon of oil, in a saucepan, over medium-high heat until it starts to brown. Add the white part of the scallions, the raisins and pine nuts and saute for a minute more. Add the rice and stir until coated, then add the stock, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, star anise, bay leaf and hot pepper. Stir until well mixed, then lower heat and cover. Cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Discard the cinnamon stick, bay leaf, cardamom, anise and hot pepper. Stir in the reserved chopped zucchini, chopped dark green scallion tops, and lemon zest. Spoon the mixture into the zucchini shells, top with grated cheese and serve.