Zucchini With Rice

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

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.

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. margarine
  • 3/4 c. cottage cheese, drained
  • 3/4 c. cooked rice
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. chervil
  • 1/4 tsp. thyme
  • sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Saute chopped onion in margarine until translucent.
  2. Cook zucchini in boiling water for 5 minutes.
  3. Cut zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the centers, then dice the centers.
  4. In a bowl, combine diced zucchini centers, drained cottage cheese, cooked rice, beaten egg, salt, chervil, and thyme.
  5. Lightly salt the zucchini shells and fill them with the zucchini mixture.
  6. Place the filled shells in a greased baking dish.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven, uncover, and sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese.
  9. 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

Macronutrients

Protein 21.5g 43% DV
Total Fat 36.5g 47% DV
Carbs 69.2g 25% DV
Fiber 7.4g 27% DV
Sugar 2.9g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10503.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1658mg 35% DV
Cholesterol 93.5mg 31% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 245.3mcg 27% DV
Vitamin C 57.5mg 64% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 716mg 55% DV
Iron 14.1mg 78% 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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