Egg-Stuffed Zucchini

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Egg-Stuffed Zucchini offers a delightful combination of tender zucchini shells filled with a savory egg and tomato mixture, topped with melted cheese. This comforting dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, appealing to those who enjoy wholesome, cheesy vegetable recipes with rich flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini squash
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 large tomato
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • dash pepper
  • ½ cup shredded American cheese

Instructions

  1. Halve the zucchini lengthwise.
  2. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a ¼-inch shell.
  3. Chop the pulp to make 1 cup; set aside.
  4. Place the zucchini shells, cut side down, in a large skillet.
  5. Add water and simmer, covered, until just tender (5 to 6 minutes).
  6. Drain the zucchini shells; turn cut side up in the same skillet.
  7. Sprinkle with a little salt.
  8. Cook the zucchini pulp and tomato in butter until tender (about 3 minutes).
  9. Add beaten eggs, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
  10. Cook over low heat until just set, lifting with a spatula so uncooked portions run underneath.
  11. Spoon the egg mixture into the zucchini shells.
  12. Top with shredded cheese.
  13. Cover and heat until the cheese melts.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

389 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.7g 17% DV
Total Fat 28.6g 37% DV
Carbs 24.8g 9% DV
Fiber 1.3g 5% DV
Sugar 2.1g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10227.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 359.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 148.3mg 49% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 56.3mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 32.2mg 36% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 246.8mg 19% DV
Iron 1mg 6% DV

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

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