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Tuna Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Tuna Stuffed Zucchini is a very easy and tasty Italian recipe. You can serve them as an appetizer or as a main course. Enjoy the zucchini stuffed with tuna warm from the oven or cold for a fresh summer lunch.Zucchini is one of the most versatile vegetables in the kitchen, especially loved for its delicate flavor that goes well with fish in many different recipes.
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini medium
- 200 g tuna 7 oz, in olive oil
- 60 g Parmigiano cheese ¾ cup, grated
- 3 anchovies in olive oil
- 1 egg
- parsley a sprig
- 80 g breadcrumbs ⅔ cup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
MAKE THE ZUCCHINI BOATS
- Wash the zucchini and remove the ends. Then BOIL them in plenty of water for about 6 to 8 minutes so that they are firm but still soft inside.
- Drain and leave to cool. If you cannot wait, you can quickly cool them in cold water.
- Cut them in half lengthwise with a knife.
- Use a spoon or small digger to scoop out the flesh of the zucchini. Place it in a bowl.
MAKE THE TUNA FILLING
- Add the tuna. Stir with a spoon or fork to crumble the tuna as much as possible.
- Chop the anchovies and add them to the mixture with the Parmigiano Reggiano and the egg. Mix everything well.
- Add almost all the breadcrumbs to give more texture to the filling (set aside about 2 tablespoons) and chopped parsley for a touch of freshness. Mix very well with a spoon.
STUFF THE ZUCCHINI BOATS
- Fill the zucchini boats with the stuffing. Use a spoon to compact the zucchini so that the filling doesn't overflow during cooking.
- Place the tuna stuffed zucchini in a baking dish lightly greased with a tablespoon of oil.
- Sprinkle each zucchini with a little bread breadcrumbs and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. This will serve to form a crispy, golden crust during baking.
BAKE
- Bake in a preheated, ventilated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 30-40 minutes. Allow to stand for a few minutes before serving, as the filling will compact a bit when it gets warm. There you go, your tuna stuffed zucchini are done! They are great cold or hot, depending on your taste and the season.
Nutrition
Serving: 100gCalories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 531mgPotassium: 679mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 599IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 265mgIron: 3mg
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