Stuffed zucchini with herbs

Stuffed zucchini with herbs

Appetizers

Enjoy these zucchini stuffed with herbs and cheese, which are perfect as an appetizer or a starter.

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These stuffed zucchini are a delicious appetizer that will delight your guests. They are easy to prepare and pair well with olive oil and fresh herbs.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time45 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total1 hr 25 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$7.52 $1.25 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people
  • $1.17
  • $0.73
  • $0.41
  • $0.02
  • $0.01
  • $0.21
  • $0.70
  • $0.33
  • $0.09
  • $0.08
  • $0.70
  • $1.03
  • $0.06
  • $0.22
  • $0.93
  • $0.39
  • $0.34
  • $0.10

Prices from US supermarkets for 10 of 18 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh using a spoon. ≈ 8 min
  2. Soak the zucchini in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain them.
  3. In a pot with oil paint, add the zucchini pulp, cut into small pieces. ≈ 3 min
  4. Cook over medium heat until they are tender, but not browned.
  5. Add the lemon juice, grated lemon zest, rice, halved tomatoes, and cashew nuts. ≈ 3 min
  6. Season with salt and pepper, then add the zucchini. ≈ 10 min
  7. Place in a dish suitable for the oven and cover with aluminum foil. ≈ 3 min
  8. Cook for approximately 30 minutes, or until they are tender.
  9. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds. ≈ 8 min
  10. Boil them quickly in water with a little salt, making sure they remain firm.
  11. Carefully remove the pulp, then place it in a pot with the green juice, eggs, breadcrumbs, and cream cheese. ≈ 3 min
  12. Cook this mixture over low heat, adding a little milk if the mixture becomes too thick.
  13. Season with salt and season the zucchini slices. ≈ 10 min
  14. Bring the onion back into the pot, add the tomatoes and beef broth.
  15. Pour cette préparation, combine all the ingredients in a dish, then top with a layer of stuffed zucchini, and finally sprinkle with finely grated Parmesan cheese. ≈ 10 min
  16. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes before serving.
  17. Gently peel the zucchini. ≈ 3 min
  18. Cut them in half, lengthwise. ≈ 8 min
  19. Cook them for about 15 minutes, at the same time as a chicken bouillon cube dissolved in water.
  20. Remove from the heat, and using a spoon, carefully scoop out the pulp. ≈ 3 min
  21. Combine the bread crumbs, chopped onion, tomatoes, and margarine with the remaining chicken broth (crushed).
  22. Mix thoroughly. ≈ 4 min
  23. Peel the zucchini and sprinkle with cheese. ≈ 8 min
  24. Bake in a preheated oven at medium heat, in a greased, oven-safe dish, until golden brown. ≈ 3 min
  25. Serve hot. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Stuffed zucchini with herbs

  • 200 g of cherry tomatoes, halved$1.17
  • 1.5 cups (approximately 170 ml) of cooked rice$0.73
  • 2 tablespoons of roasted and chopped cashews$0.41
  • 1 cup of oil paint$0.02
  • 1 tablespoon of finely grated lemon zest$0.01
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon$0.21
  • 2 eggs, beaten$0.70
  • 3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt$0.33
  • 2 tablespoons of bread crumbs$0.09
  • 1/2 onion, chopped$0.08
  • 1 cup (approximately 240 ml) of beef broth$0.70
  • 3 tomatoes, peeled and seeded, chopped into small pieces$1.03
  • 1 tablespoon (approximately 15 ml) of margarine or butter$0.06
  • 2 tablespoons of grated cheese$0.22
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes$0.93
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh chives, chopped$0.39
  • 1 tomato, chopped$0.34
  • 2 tablespoons of margarine$0.10

Total$7.52

that's $1.25 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 4 zucchini
  • 200 g of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1.5 cups (approximately 170 ml) of cooked rice
  • 2 tablespoons of roasted and chopped cashews
  • 1 cup of oil paint
  • 1 tablespoon of finely grated lemon zest
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 6 small zucchini
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons of Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons of bread crumbs
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup (approximately 240 ml) of beef broth
  • 3 tomatoes, peeled and seeded, chopped into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon (approximately 15 ml) of margarine or butter
  • seasoning to taste
  • 2 tablespoons of grated cheese
  • Green Scent
  • 5 small zucchini
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 2 cups (approximately 200 ml) of boiling water
  • 1 stale bread, cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of margarine
  • grated cheese, to taste

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