Stuffed zucchini with tuna, basil, and Parmesan

Name: Stuffed zucchini with tuna, basil, and Parmesan
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italia
Ingredients: 2 Units Tender zucchini; 1 Can Drained tuna in oil; to taste Fresh basil; to taste Fresh parsley; to taste Bread; to taste Grated Parmesan; to taste Salt; to taste Pepper; to taste Extra-virgin olive oil; to taste Water for blanching

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Category: Main courses

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.

Difficulty: Easy

Cooking time: 25 minCooking: 25 min

Preparation time: 20 minPreparation: 20 min

Country: Italia

mescolabene@mescolabene

Ingredients

No. of servings

Tender zucchini2 Units
Drained tuna in oil1 Can
Fresh basilto taste
Fresh parsleyto taste
Breadto taste
Grated parmesanto taste
Saltto taste
Pepperto taste
Extra-virgin olive oilto taste
Water for blanchingto taste

Preparation

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.
STEP 7 OF 7
If any filling remains, shape it into small meatballs and cook them together with the zucchini, thus avoiding any waste.

Suggestions

Air fryer
Baking dish

General information

Storage instructions

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer before serving.

More information

For a firmer filling, use fresh, firm zucchini, which release little water during cooking. The amount of bread and Parmesan can be adjusted according to the desired consistency.

Origin

Italia

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)	79.55
Carbohydrates (g)	0.82
of which sugars (g)	0.76
Fat (g)	3.71
of which saturates (g)	1.52
Protein (g)	10.43
Fibre (g)	0.71
Salt (g)	0.02

Protein
10.43g · 53%
Carbohydrates
0.82g · 4%
Fat
3.71g · 43%