Uruguayan Stuffed Zucchini (Zapallitos Rellenos) Recipe

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Uruguayan Stuffed Zucchini (Zapallitos Rellenos)
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Directions:

  1. Bake the zucchini in a preheated 375F oven for 30 minutes, until soft but not mushy.
  2. Set aside to cool.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over moderate heat and saute the onion until golden brown.
  4. Combine the bread crumbs, milk, egg, cooked onion, salt, and pepper in a bowl, stirring to combine.
  5. Slice the zucchini in two lengthwise and scoop out the pulp.
  6. Chop the pulp coarsely and stir into the bread crumb mixture.
  7. Fill the zucchini shells with the mixture.
  8. For the topping, combine the bread crumbs and butter and sprinkle over the zucchini.
  9. Bake in a preheated 375F oven until the topping is golden brown, about 25 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 135.5 Kcal (567 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.63g 15%
Cholesterol 37.87mg 13%
Sodium 94.94mg 4%
Potassium 77.53mg 2%
Total Carbs 9.15g 3%
Sugars 2.18g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 2%
Protein 2.63g 5%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 46.6mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 150 Kcal (628 kJ)
Calories from fat 95.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.66g 15%
Cholesterol 41.92mg 13%
Sodium 105.1mg 4%
Potassium 85.82mg 2%
Total Carbs 10.13g 3%
Sugars 2.41g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.69g 2%
Protein 2.91g 5%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 51.6mg 5%

* 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

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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