Zucchini-Stuffed Onions

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium onions
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch pepper

Instructions

  1. Peel onions and cut a 1/4-in. slice from the top and bottom. Wrap onions in foil. Bake at 375° for 50 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly. Carefully remove center of onion, leaving a 1/2-in. shell; chop removed onion.
  2. In a small skillet, saute zucchini in oil for 2 minutes. Add the chopped onion, garlic and basil; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat; stir in the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
  3. Stuff into onion shells. Place in a small greased baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

586 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18g 36% DV
Total Fat 35.7g 46% DV
Carbs 49.7g 18% DV
Fiber 3.8g 14% DV
Sugar 5.3g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10395.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 460.8mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 86mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 30.1mg 33% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 318.3mg 24% DV
Iron 4.8mg 26% 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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