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🍽️ Oven-baked stuffed zucchini with cheese filling

203 kcal · 45 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 Zucchini (each approx. 300 - 340 g)
• 150 g cream cheese
• 100 g mushrooms
• 1 small onion(s)
• 1 clove(s) garlic
• to taste cheddar cheese (or Gouda, grated, approx. 80 - 100 g)
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1. Wash the zucchini thoroughly.
2. 2. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise.
3. 3. Carefully scoop out the inside of the zucchini halves with a spoon without damaging the skin.
4. 4. Finely chop the removed zucchini flesh.
5. 5. Finely dice the mushrooms, onions, and garlic.
6. 6. Mix the chopped zucchini flesh with the diced mushrooms, onions, and garlic.
7. 7. Stir the cream cheese into the vegetable mixture.
8. 8. Season the filling generously with salt and pepper.
9. 9. Mix all ingredients well until a homogeneous filling is formed.
10. 10. Fill the zucchini halves with the mixture.
11. 11. Smooth the surface of the filling.
12. 12. Lightly grease a baking dish with oil.
13. 13. Place the stuffed zucchini in the prepared baking dish.
14. 14. Generously sprinkle the zucchini with grated Cheddar or Gouda cheese.
15. 15. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (top and bottom heat).
16. 16. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
17. 17. Bake the zucchini for about 20 to 25 minutes.
18. 18. Remove the zucchini when the cheese on top is golden brown and bubbling.
19. 19. Serve the stuffed zucchini hot.
20. 20. Serve with cooked rice or fresh baguette slices as a side dish.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 203
• Protein: 11 g · Fett/Fat: 16 g · Carbs: 4 g