Stuffed Zucchini - Chilled Recipe

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Stuffed Zucchini - Chilled
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Directions:

  1. Trim the zucchini, but do not peel them.
  2. Bring a large, shallow pan of lightly salted water to a boil, add the zucchini and simmer for 2 or 3 minutes, until they are lightly cooked.
  3. Drain well.
  4. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise.
  5. Carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving the succhini shells intact, and chop the flesh into small cubes.
  6. Place in a bowl and cover with half the chopped onion.
  7. Sprinkle with the chopped garlic.
  8. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the dressing on top, cover and marinate for 2 to 3 hours.
  9. Wrap the zucchini shells tightly in plastic wrap and chill them until they are required.
  10. Cut the bell pepper in half and remove the core and seeds.
  11. Dice the flesh.
  12. Chop the tomatoes and capers finely.
  13. Stir the bell peppers, tomatoes and capers into the zucchini mixture with the remaining onion and chopped herbs.
  14. Season with salt and pepper.
  15. Pour in enough of the remaining dressing to moisten the mixture and toss well.
  16. Spoon the filling into the zucchini shells, arrange on a platter and serve garnished with parsley.
  17. If desired, cut in pieces and serve as an appetizer.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 114.08 Kcal (478 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.69g 15%
Sodium 126.79mg 5%
Potassium 153.08mg 3%
Total Carbs 5.83g 2%
Sugars 1.68g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.73g 3%
Protein 1.21g 2%
Vitamin C 28.5mg 47%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 8.6mg 48%
Calcium 9.4mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 94.46 Kcal (395 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.02g 15%
Sodium 104.98mg 5%
Potassium 126.75mg 3%
Total Carbs 4.83g 2%
Sugars 1.39g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.61g 3%
Protein 1.01g 2%
Vitamin C 23.6mg 47%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 16%
Iron 7.1mg 48%
Calcium 7.8mg 1%

* 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

  • 2.9
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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