Stuffed Zucchini Mexicali Recipe

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Stuffed Zucchini Mexicali
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Halve the zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the pulp with a small spoon leaving a 3/8-inch-thick shell.
  3. Pour 1/2 of the tomato sauce in the bottom of an oven-proof baking dish.
  4. Place zucchini shells cut side up in the baking dish.
  5. Place olive oil in a large skillet and heat until hot but not smoking.
  6. Sauté garlic, onion and peppers until softened but not brown.
  7. Crumble sausage into skillet and brown.
  8. Drain grease from skillet and combine all remaining ingredients with the cooked vegetables and sausage with the exception of the cheese.
  9. Fill zucchini shells equally with sausage and vegetable combination, topping each with 1/4 of the grated cheese Place baking dish on the center rack of the oven and bake about thirty minutes until the zucchini is tender.
  10. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 720.79 Kcal (3018 kJ)
Calories from fat 502.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55.83g 86%
Cholesterol 145.7mg 49%
Sodium 1819.93mg 76%
Potassium 666.87mg 14%
Total Carbs 12.8g 4%
Sugars 4.39g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2.83g 11%
Protein 40.14g 80%
Vitamin C 57mg 95%
Iron 3.7mg 20%
Calcium 417mg 42%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 266.72 Kcal (1117 kJ)
Calories from fat 185.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.66g 86%
Cholesterol 53.91mg 49%
Sodium 673.44mg 76%
Potassium 246.77mg 14%
Total Carbs 4.73g 4%
Sugars 1.63g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.05g 11%
Protein 14.85g 80%
Vitamin C 21.1mg 95%
Iron 1.4mg 20%
Calcium 154.3mg 42%

* 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

  • 18.5
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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