Bolognese Stuffed Zucchini

Toasted Parmesan Bread
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Ingredients

  • 3 zucchini, halved lengthwise
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • ½ (8-oz) pkg sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ (10-oz) pkg frozen veggie crumbles 
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ (24-oz) jar roasted garlic pasta sauce (or use your favorite)
  • ½ cup shredded Italian-blend cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped pine nuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat broiler. Place half of zucchini, cut sides down, in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish; add water. Cover with plastic wrap; microwave at HIGH power 5 to 6 minutes or until fork-tender.
  2. Scoop out zucchini pulp, leaving ¼-inch-thick shells. Chop pulp.
  3. Cook mushrooms in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high 6 to 8 minutes or until browned; remove from skillet.
  4. Add crumbles and onion to skillet; cook 5 to 6 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in mushrooms and sauce; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  5. Stir in zucchini pulp. Spoon vegetable mixture into zucchini shells, and place on a large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts. Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted and nuts are golden.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 3 thick slices Italian bread
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat broiler. Place bread on a baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with cheese.
  2. Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until toasted and cheese is melted.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
342
161
503
Fat (g) 21 8 29
Sat. Fat (g) 4 2 6
Protein (g) 23 7 30
Carb (g) 20 15 35
Fiber (g) 6 1 7
Sodium (mg) 717 332 1049

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