Lamb Stuffed Zucchini

Name: Lamb Stuffed Zucchini
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 zucchini; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 lb ground lamb; 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg

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Ingredients

4 zucchini ⓘ
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided ⓘ
1 medium onion, chopped ⓘ
2 garlic cloves, chopped ⓘ
1/2 lb ground lamb ⓘ
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped ⓘ
1 teaspoon kosher salt ⓘ
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper ⓘ
1/2 cup breadcrumbs ⓘ
1 egg ⓘ

Instructions

Wash the zucchini well and cut the stem off. If using regular long zucchini, slice in half lengthwise. Using a melon baller, hollow out the middle of the zucchini while keeping a "boat" of outer flesh intact. Swirl 1T. olive oil in the bottom of a baking dish and place the zucchini boats in the dish.
Preheat oven to 350.
In a non-stick medium fry pan, saute the onions and garlic in the other T. of olive oil. Let them soften but do not brown.
Add the ground lamb and cook until the lamb is mostly cooked through.
Remove from heat.
Stir in the bread crumbs and rosemary, salt and pepper.
Beat the egg lightly in a separate bowl then pour over the lamb mixture and stir to combine.
Spoon the lamb mixture into each zucchini cavity, mounding to fill. Any filling that falls around the zucchini will just make nice browned bits to eat.
Cover with foil loosely and bake in oven for 20 minutes.
Remove foil and bake another 10-15 minutes or until zucchini is nicely softened and stuffing is browned.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

786 kcal 39% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.8g 34% DV

Total Fat 44.6g 57% DV

Carbs 90.4g 33% DV

Fiber 19.5g 70% DV

Sugar 4.5g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10209.8mg 100% DV

Potassium 950mg 20% DV

Cholesterol 81mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 67.3mcg 7% DV

Vitamin C 20.3mg 23% DV

Vitamin D 0.1mcg

Calcium 561.5mg 43% DV

Iron 13.2mg 73% 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).