Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 stuffed zucchini halves

Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 2zucchini, halved lengthwise

  • 1teaspoonsalt, divided

  • 1teaspoonground black pepper, divided

  • ½cuppart-skim ricotta cheese

  • ¼cupshredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

  • 2tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheese

  • 2teaspoonsdried basil

  • 1teaspoonfresh lemon juice

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.

  2. Use a spoon to scoop out seeds from zucchini halves, then season the cut sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

  3. Mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, lemon juice, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper together in a bowl. Divide cheese mixture among four zucchini halves. Place stuffed zucchini onto the prepared baking sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until zucchini is tender and filling is beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories41
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
2g
3%
Saturated Fat
1g
6%
Cholesterol
7mg
2%
Sodium
670mg
29%
Total Carbohydrate
3g
1%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
4g
7%
Vitamin C
11mg
12%
Calcium
106mg
8%
Iron
1mg
3%
Potassium
188mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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