Zucchini With Rice
Creamy zucchini stuffed with cottage cheese and rice, topped with melted cheddar for a comforting, savory vegetarian dish perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Saute chopped onion in margarine until translucent.
- Cook zucchini in boiling water for 5 minutes.
- Cut zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the centers, then dice the centers.
- In a bowl, combine diced zucchini centers, drained cottage cheese, cooked rice, beaten egg, salt, chervil, and thyme.
- Lightly salt the zucchini shells and fill them with the zucchini mixture.
- Place the filled shells in a greased baking dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven, uncover, and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese melts.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
654
kcal
33% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % 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).