Baked Zucchini Squash

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A flavorful baked zucchini dish filled with savory herbs, onion, green pepper, and a creamy yogurt topping, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal or side dish.

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Ingredients

  • 4 small fresh zucchini
  • 3 Tbsp. minced onion
  • 3 Tbsp. chopped green pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. sugar substitute
  • 1/8 tsp. allspice
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 c. plain low-fat yogurt
  • 4 saltine crackers
  • 1 Tbsp. butter

Instructions

  1. Place the cut zucchini in a saucepan and add just enough water to cover.
  2. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes or until barely tender.
  3. Drain and cool the zucchini.
  4. Scoop out the pulp from the zucchini and place it in a bowl, reserving the squash hulls.
  5. Mix the pulp with minced onion, chopped green pepper, salt, sugar substitute, allspice, and pepper.
  6. Stir in the plain low-fat yogurt and crushed saltine crackers.
  7. Stuff the mixture back into the reserved zucchini hulls.
  8. Dot the tops with butter.
  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until heated through and golden on top.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

616 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.4g 15% DV
Total Fat 37.3g 48% DV
Carbs 71.4g 26% DV
Fiber 8.5g 30% DV
Sugar 7.8g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10098.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 587.8mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 78.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 22.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 55.5mg 62% DV
Calcium 468.5mg 36% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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