Basil and Parmesan-Filled Zucchini

Name: Basil and Parmesan-Filled Zucchini
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 6 medium zucchini; 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 8 fresh basil leaves; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 1 medium tomato, finely chopped; 1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep 20 min
Total 40 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 12

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Fill zucchini with spinach and Progresso® bread crumbs mixture for a flavorful side dish.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Nov 2, 2016

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Ingredients

6 medium zucchini
1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1/2 cup chopped onion
8 fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop centers from zucchini, leaving 1/4-inch shells; reserve centers. Place zucchini shells on cookie sheet.
2

In food processor, place zucchini centers, spinach, onion, basil and garlic. Cover; process until well blended, stopping to scrape down sides if necessary.
3

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook spinach mixture and bouillon in oil 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato and bread crumbs; remove from heat.
4

Divide spinach mixture evenly among zucchini, filling each shell; sprinkle with cheese. Spray piece of foil large enough to cover cookie sheet with cooking spray; cover zucchini, sprayed side down. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Information

60 Calories, 2 1/2g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 7g Total Carbohydrate, 3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving

Calories: 60

Calories from Fat: 25

Total Fat: 2 1/2g; 4%

Saturated Fat: 1g; 4%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%

Sodium: 160mg; 7%

Potassium: 340mg; 10%

Total Carbohydrate: 7g; 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 7%

Sugars: 3g

Protein: 3g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 40%; 40%

Vitamin C: 15%; 15%

Calcium: 8%; 8%

Iron: 4%; 4%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Fill zucchini with spinach and Progresso® bread crumbs mixture for a flavorful side dish.