Mexican Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

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Mexican Stuffed Zucchini
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Directions:

  1. Take zucchini and make boats out of them (slice the top off and scoop out the seeds and discard) Place in a casserole dish.
  2. Bring beef broth to a boil, add rice and cook as directed; set aside.
  3. Brown hamburger with onions (and peppers& mushrooms if you want); drain.
  4. Add taco seasoning with water as directed and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Add rice and simmer for 3 minutes.
  6. Mix ricotta cheese with Parmesan and 1/4 cup of mozzarella.
  7. Spoon cheese mixture in bottom of boats.
  8. Spoon rice and beef mixture into boats until filled.
  9. Put sliced tomatoes over the tops of the boats.
  10. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour, or until zucchini is soft when pricked with a fork.
  11. Sprinkle tops with remaining mozzarella cheese and bake until cheese melts.
  12. Serve with sour cream and salsa.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 468.56 Kcal (1962 kJ)
Calories from fat 200.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.28g 34%
Cholesterol 93.26mg 31%
Sodium 539.51mg 22%
Potassium 657.06mg 14%
Total Carbs 30.57g 10%
Sugars 2.7g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.14g 9%
Protein 36.58g 73%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 30%
Iron 3.5mg 20%
Calcium 319.4mg 32%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 132.06 Kcal (553 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.28g 34%
Cholesterol 26.28mg 31%
Sodium 152.05mg 22%
Potassium 185.18mg 14%
Total Carbs 8.62g 10%
Sugars 0.76g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 9%
Protein 10.31g 73%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 30%
Iron 1mg 20%
Calcium 90mg 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.8
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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