Pork Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

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Pork Stuffed Zucchini
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Directions:

  1. Cut the stem end form the zucchinis and with a spoon scrape off some of their pulp leaving a 1/2 cm.
  2. Edge.
  3. Dice the extracted pulp and reserve.
  4. Cook the zucchini in boiling water until their green color seems darker and brighter.
  5. Immediately immerse in a colandar in cold water to stop cooking process.
  6. Sautee onion and garlic in cooking oil.
  7. Add the pork meat, and when meat is almost cooked add the zuchinni pulp.
  8. Season with salt and pepper and cook stirring constantly.
  9. When meat is thoroughly cooked, add the cooked rice, stir, take away from stove and incorporate the cream.
  10. Stuff the zuchini with the prevous mix and place in a baking dish.
  11. For the sauce: Sautee onion and garlic.
  12. When they start turning golden, add the chopped tomato and the tomato sauce, and cook until it reaches boiling stage.
  13. Process this mixture in blender with very little water to get a slightly thick consistency.
  14. Place in a saucepan, season with salt and pepper.
  15. Add the epazote and chiles and cook from 5 to 10 minutes.
  16. Pour this over the zuchinni and serve.
  17. If not eaten at once, bake at 400°F for 15 minutes or until they are hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 376.36 Kcal (1576 kJ)
Calories from fat 225.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.01g 38%
Cholesterol 27.25mg 9%
Sodium 1400.53mg 58%
Potassium 568.97mg 12%
Total Carbs 29.27g 10%
Sugars 10.26g 41%
Dietary Fiber 2.53g 10%
Protein 6.06g 12%
Vitamin C 50.2mg 84%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 37.3mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 161.49 Kcal (676 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.73g 38%
Cholesterol 11.69mg 9%
Sodium 600.94mg 58%
Potassium 244.13mg 12%
Total Carbs 12.56g 10%
Sugars 4.4g 41%
Dietary Fiber 1.09g 10%
Protein 2.6g 12%
Vitamin C 21.5mg 84%
Iron 0.6mg 7%
Calcium 16mg 4%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.1
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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