Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini

Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini

Recipe by chunker from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Appetizer 30 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • cooking spray
  • 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 0.25 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Use a spoon to scoop out seeds from zucchini halves, then season the cut sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper together in a bowl. Divide cheese mixture among four zucchini halves. Place stuffed zucchini onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until zucchini is tender and filling is beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 41
  • Carbohydrate: 3g
  • Fat: 2g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Sugar: 1g

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