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Genoese Stuffed Zucchini

Genoese Stuffed Zucchini

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A tasty recipe from the Ligurian tradition. It used to be a must to bring to the beach or on a day trip. Fortunately, some people still do!

Difficulty: Easy
Cooking: 40 min
Preparation: 120 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Light genoese zucchini10unit
  • Boiled potato1unit
  • Cooked ham or mortadella100g
  • Egg1unit
  • Parmesan2tablespoons
  • Onion0.5unit
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Saltto taste
  • Pepperto taste
  • Extra virgin olive oilto taste
  • Marjoramto taste

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 14

    Wash the zucchini, remove the ends, and boil them in boiling water for 4 minutes after the water returns to a boil.

  2. STEP 2 OF 14

    Then drain them and rinse under cold water. Let them cool well.

  3. STEP 3 OF 14

    Meanwhile, boil the potato and set it aside.

  4. STEP 4 OF 14

    Take the zucchini and cut them in half lengthwise.

  5. STEP 5 OF 14

    Hollow them out with a teaspoon.

  6. STEP 6 OF 14

    Place the shells in a previously greased baking dish, but first roll them well in breadcrumbs. This way they won't become watery during cooking.

  7. STEP 7 OF 14

    Sauté the zucchini pulp and the sliced half onion in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil until everything is soft.

  8. STEP 8 OF 14

    Blend the pulp with the onion, ham, and Parmesan in a mixer.

  9. STEP 9 OF 14

    Put the mixture in a bowl and add the egg, marjoram, and mashed boiled potato.

  10. STEP 10 OF 14

    Mix well and season with salt and pepper. Obtain a smooth mixture.

  11. STEP 11 OF 14

    Fill the shells, sprinkle with breadcrumbs, and press with the tines of a fork to adhere the filling well.

  12. STEP 12 OF 14

    In this case, since the zucchini are already greased, there's no need to add oil.

  13. STEP 13 OF 14

    Bake at 200 degrees for about 35 minutes until golden brown.

  14. STEP 14 OF 14

    If possible, let them rest for a few hours before consuming.

Suggestions

  • Bowl and mixer

General Information

Storage notes

Room temperature for one day. For more days, store in the fridge.

More information

Possible pairings: tomatoes and thinly sliced green radicchio. Also great the next day.

Origin

Italia, Liguria

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)48.76
Carbohydrates (g)2.61
of which Sugars (g)1.26
Fat (g)2.27
of which Saturates (g)0.93
Protein (g)4.07
Fiber (g)1.11
Sale (g)0.07
  • Proteins
    4.07g·40%
  • Carbohydrates
    2.61g·26%
  • Fats
    2.27g·23%
  • Fibers
    1.11g·11%