Stuffed Zucchini: Zucchini Ripieni (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Stuffed Zucchini: Zucchini Ripieni (Mario Batali)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  2. Trim the zucchini and cut in half lengthwise. Using a spoon or melon baller, remove the flesh making a canal down the center of each zucchini half, leaving 1/4-inch all around and the ends closed. Roughly chop the excess zucchini flesh and set aside.
  3. In a 10 to 12-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil until just smoking. Add the onion and garlic and cook over medium-high heat until softened, about 6 to 7 minutes. Add the zucchini pieces and crumbled lamb and cook until the lamb is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Drain the fat from the lamb mixture and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs, half of the mint leaves and the tomato sauce and mix well. Season both the mixture and the zucchini boats with salt and pepper. Stuff the lamb mixture into the zucchini boats and pile it high. Place in an oven-proof baking dish just large enough to hold all the zucchini and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until crisp on top, and remove. Serve warm or at room temperature and sprinkle with remaining mint leaves.
  4. Basic Tomato Sauce:
  5. In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and light golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more, until the carrot is quite soft. Add the tomatoes and juice and bring to a boil, stirring often. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until as thick as hot cereal. Season with salt and serve. This sauce holds 1 week in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer. Yield: 4 cups
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 744.77 Kcal (3118 kJ)
Calories from fat 528.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 58.74g 90%
Cholesterol 164.6mg 55%
Sodium 1180.18mg 49%
Potassium 642.38mg 14%
Total Carbs 27.89g 9%
Sugars 7.63g 31%
Dietary Fiber 3.21g 13%
Protein 25.57g 51%
Vitamin C 13.2mg 22%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 6.7mg 37%
Calcium 121.8mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 267.48 Kcal (1120 kJ)
Calories from fat 189.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.1g 90%
Cholesterol 59.12mg 55%
Sodium 423.86mg 49%
Potassium 230.71mg 14%
Total Carbs 10.02g 9%
Sugars 2.74g 31%
Dietary Fiber 1.15g 13%
Protein 9.18g 51%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 22%
Iron 2.4mg 37%
Calcium 43.7mg 12%

* 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

  • 19.1
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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