Baked or air-fried stuffed zucchini with a flavorful filling of tuna, bread, herbs, and Parmesan. A simple and versatile Italian recipe, ideal as an easy main course and perfect for avoiding kitchen waste.
Step 1 of 7: Wash the zucchini, trim them, and cut them in half lengthwise. Gently scoop them out with a teaspoon, reserving the flesh.
Step 2 of 7: Bring plenty of salted water to a boil and blanch the zucchini boats for about 5 minutes, then drain them and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
Step 3 of 7: Chop the zucchini flesh together with the drained tuna, basil, parsley, and bread. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
Step 4 of 7: Add a generous amount of grated Parmesan and mix until you obtain a soft, well-combined filling.
Step 5 of 7: Stuff the zucchini boats with the mixture, arrange them in a baking dish, and finish with a generous drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
Step 6 of 7: Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C or in an air fryer for 15–20 minutes, until the surface is golden. Serve hot.
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In summary: Not suitable for vegans · Not suitable for vegetarians · To be checked for pescatarians · Contains nickel · Allergens detected: Gluten, Fish, and Milk
Step 7 of 7: If any filling remains, shape it into small meatballs and cook them together with the zucchini, thus avoiding any waste.
| Average values | Per serving365 g · 1 of 2 | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1,215 kJ290 kcal | 333 kJ80 kcal |
| Fat | 13.58 g | 3.72 g |
| of which saturated fatty acids | 5.58 g | 1.53 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.96 g | 0.81 g |
| of which sugars | 2.77 g | 0.76 g |
| Fibre | 2.59 g | 0.71 g |
| Protein | 38.07 g | 10.43 g |
| Salt | 0.07 g | 0.02 g |
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