Source: ArtCookStudio, AdobeStockDuring zucchini season, the question of how to cook them always arises. There are far more options than might initially seem. Stuffed zucchini turn out very appetizing, juicy, and delicious. We've selected 15 simple recipes that definitely won't disappoint you!
1. Stuffed Zucchini with Turkey and Vegetables
Source: chefmarket.ruA healthy and balanced dish that can easily feed even a large family.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 400 g turkey fillet, 1-2 onions, 100 g bell pepper, 250 g tomatoes, 100 ml cream, 50 g tomato sauce, 100 g hard cheese.
Preparation: Cut the zucchini in half and carefully remove the pulp. Fry the zucchini boats in a pan on both sides until lightly browned. Pour in a little water, reduce heat, and simmer the zucchini under a lid for 10-15 minutes. Separately, finely chop and fry the turkey fillet, season to taste.
Sauté the chopped onion with bell pepper, zucchini pulp, and tomatoes until soft. Mix the vegetables with the turkey and spoon the filling into the zucchini. Mix the cream with tomato sauce, pour over the boats, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake for 35-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Stuffed Zucchini with Chicken
Source: livejournal.comBoth chicken breast fillet and thigh fillet will work well.
You will need: 4 zucchini, 500 g chicken fillet, 50 ml cream, 1 tsp curry, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Cut the zucchini into rings about 5 cm thick and remove the centers. Put the centers, chicken fillet pieces, and garlic into a blender. Pour in the cream, add spices, and blend into a mince. Stuff the zucchini with this filling and bake for half an hour in the oven at 180-200 degrees Celsius.
3. Battered Stuffed Zucchini
Source: za-edoy.ruFor this recipe, you can use any minced meat or even a different filling.
You will need: 4 zucchini, 800 g minced meat, 1-2 onions, 5 eggs, 9-10 tbsp flour, spices.
Preparation: Mix the minced meat with chopped onion and spices to taste. Cut the zucchini into rounds, remove the centers, and fill them with the minced meat. Roll each piece in flour and dip in beaten eggs. Fry the stuffed zucchini over medium heat or bake them for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
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4. Stuffed Zucchini with Meat and Rice
Source: cookpad.comOne of the classic filling options for any stuffed vegetables.
You will need: 5 zucchini, 500 g minced meat, 1.5 tbsp rice, 2 onions, 2 carrots, 1-2 eggs, 100-150 ml sour cream, 100 g hard cheese, spices.
Preparation: Chop and sauté the onion with carrots until soft. Boil the rice until half-cooked, mix the minced meat, rice, one-third of the sautéed vegetables, eggs, and spices to taste. Cut the zucchini into wide barrels, remove their centers, and fill them with the prepared stuffing.
Place half of the remaining sautéed vegetables in a baking dish, add the zucchini on top, and then the rest of the sautéed vegetables. Spread sour cream over everything and bake for 50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. After that, sprinkle the dish with grated cheese and bake for another 5-10 minutes.
5. Stuffed Zucchini with Cottage Cheese and Cheese
Source: pinterest.comA light, diet-friendly stuffed zucchini recipe for when you want something simpler.
You will need: 4 zucchini, 300 g cottage cheese, 100 g hard cheese, 2 eggs, 1/2 bunch dill, 5 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Cut the zucchini in any convenient way and remove the core. Mix cottage cheese, eggs, minced garlic, dill, and spices. Stuff the zucchini with this filling, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 160 degrees Celsius. After that, increase the temperature to 180 degrees Celsius and bake for another 20 minutes.
6. Stuffed Zucchini with Tomatoes and Mushrooms
Source: menunedeli.ruAn interesting feature of this recipe is that the zucchini will need to be fried first.
You will need: 2 zucchini, 700 g champignons, 3-4 tomatoes, 1 onion, 2 eggs, 10 tbsp sour cream, 6-8 tbsp flour, 150 g hard cheese, 1 bunch herbs, spices.
Preparation: Mix 6 tbsp sour cream and grated cheese. Cut the zucchini into medium-thick rounds and remove the centers. Season these rings to taste, roll in flour, and fry until golden on both sides. Chop and fry the onion with mushrooms until the moisture evaporates, add finely chopped tomatoes, simmer until cooked, and let the filling cool. After that, add eggs, the remaining sour cream, and another 1-2 spoons of flour to the filling.
Place the zucchini rings on parchment paper, fill them with the mushroom filling, and spread the sour cream and cheese sauce on top. Bake the stuffed zucchini for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
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7. Stuffed Zucchini with Mushrooms and Sour Cream
Source: fb.ruAnother simple mushroom filling for a quick meal!
You will need: 4-5 zucchini, 600 g champignons, 2 onions, 6 tbsp sour cream, 250 g hard cheese, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Chop and fry the onion with mushrooms until the moisture evaporates. Season, add sour cream, simmer the filling for another 1 minute, and stir in chopped herbs to taste. You can also add some of the grated cheese to it.
Cut the zucchini in half, remove their pulp, and fill the cavity with the mushroom filling. Sprinkle with the remaining grated cheese and bake the zucchini for 20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
8. Stuffed Zucchini with Meat and Tomatoes
Source: koolinar.ruAn alternative way to prepare stuffed zucchini with a meat filling.
You will need: 6 zucchini, 600 g minced meat, 2 onions, 5-6 tomatoes, 250 g hard cheese, spices.
Preparation: Cut the zucchini into medium-thick barrels. Remove the pulp, leaving a thin bottom in each barrel. Mix the minced meat with chopped onion and spices, stuff the zucchini with it, and place a tomato slice on top of each. Sprinkle everything with grated cheese and bake for 40 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Cover the zucchini with foil if necessary.
9. Stuffed Zucchini with Boiled Chicken and Processed Cheese
Source: postila.ruIf you have leftover boiled chicken fillet, we suggest putting it to good use right away.
You will need: 6 zucchini, 300 g boiled chicken, 300 g champignons, 1 onion, 1-2 carrots, 150 g processed cheese, 150 ml cream, 150 g hard cheese, 4 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Chop and sauté the onion with carrots, garlic, and mushrooms until cooked. Season the filling, mix it with chopped chicken, and heat for a few more minutes. Pour in the cream, bring the filling to a boil, and add the processed cheese.
Cut the zucchini into barrels and remove the centers. Stuff the barrels with the prepared filling, bake for 50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius, then sprinkle with grated hard cheese and bake for another 10 minutes.
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10. Lenten Stuffed Zucchini with Rice and Vegetables
Source: pinterest.comThere's no meat, eggs, cheese, or other dairy products here.
You will need: 6 zucchini, 500 g cooked rice, 3 onions, 4 carrots, 2 bell peppers, 2 celery stalks, 4 tbsp tomato paste, 1 bunch parsley, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion, carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté the vegetables until soft and mix them with cooked rice, spices, and chopped parsley. Cut the zucchini into wide barrels and remove the pulp, leaving a thin bottom.
Stuff the zucchini with rice and place them in a large pot. Mix 1.5 liters of boiling water, tomato paste, and spices to taste. Pour over the zucchini, bring to a boil, and simmer for 45 minutes over low heat with the lid on.
11. Stewed Stuffed Zucchini
Source: dzen.ruHearty and with a delicate flavor – you'll want to make them again and again!
You will need: 6 zucchini, 800 g minced meat, 2 onions, 2 carrots, 4 tbsp tomato paste, 4 tbsp flour, 1 bunch herbs, spices.
Preparation: Cut the zucchini into wide barrels and remove the pulp. Chop the onion, grate the carrots, and sauté them until golden. Mix the minced meat, sautéed vegetables, about half of the chopped zucchini pulp, and spices to taste. Fill the barrels with this stuffing and place them vertically in a large pot.
Fry the flour until golden in a small amount of oil, add the tomato paste, stir, and pour in about 1.5 liters of water. Bring the sauce to a boil and pour it over the zucchini. It should almost completely cover them, so add more water if needed. Bring the dish to a boil and simmer for 40 minutes under a lid over low heat. 5 minutes before the end of cooking – sprinkle the stuffed zucchini with chopped herbs.
12. Stuffed Zucchini with Chicken and Vegetable Mix
Source: cookpad.comHawaiian mix is ideal, but you can use any other to your liking.
You will need: 3 zucchini, 500 g frozen vegetables, 200 g chicken fillet, 1 onion, 150 ml cream, 2 cloves garlic, 150 g cheese to taste, 1 bunch herbs, spices.
Preparation: Chop and lightly sauté the onion. Add finely chopped chicken, cook until white, and set aside. Separately, sauté the vegetable mix over high heat, pour in the cream, and cook until it has almost completely evaporated.
Mix the chicken, vegetables, minced garlic, herbs, and spices. Cut the zucchini into barrels or boats, remove the centers, and stuff with the filling. Sprinkle everything with grated cheese and bake for 25 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
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13. Stuffed Zucchini with Bell Pepper
Source: mirtesen.ruAn attractive dish with a unique flavor.
You will need: 4 zucchini, 2 bell peppers, 2 carrots, 1-2 onions, 1/2 bunch herbs, 2 tbsp breadcrumbs, 100-150 g hard cheese, spices.
Preparation: Cut the zucchini lengthwise and remove the pulp. Drizzle them with oil, season to taste, and bake for 15 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Separately, chop and sauté the onion until soft, add finely chopped bell pepper, zucchini pulp, and grated carrots.
Season the vegetables to taste and simmer for 7-10 minutes under a lid. Let the filling cool slightly and mix it with breadcrumbs, chopped herbs, and grated cheese. Fill the zucchini with the stuffing and bake for another 20-25 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
14. Breaded Stuffed Zucchini
Source: dzen.ruSimple and versatile breading with breadcrumbs is also very appropriate here.
You will need: 2 zucchini, 500-600 g minced meat, 2 slices of white bread, 1 onion, 4 eggs, 200 g breadcrumbs, spices.
Preparation: Soak the white bread in water or milk. Mix the minced meat, bread, chopped onion, and spices to taste. Cut the zucchini into medium-thick rounds, remove the centers, and fill them with the minced meat. Dip each zucchini piece in beaten eggs, roll in breadcrumbs, and fry over medium heat on both sides.
15. Stuffed Zucchini in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockThanks to the light ingredients, you can enjoy their taste every day.
You will need: 1 kg zucchini, 600 g minced meat, 2 onions, 2 carrots, 250 g hard cheese, 4 cloves garlic, salt, paprika, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Cut the zucchini into wide rings and partially remove the pulp, leaving the bottoms – it should look like small pots. Chop the onion, grate the carrots, and sauté them together until soft, add garlic and spices, then mix the vegetables with the minced meat. Stuff the zucchini with this filling and sprinkle with grated cheese. Cook them for approximately 1 hour on the lower rack of the air fryer at 200 degrees Celsius.