Zucchini Boats With Ricotta and Basil Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 small zucchini (about 1 1/2 lb)
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf, finely chopped
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup grated fresh parmigiano-reggiano cheese
2 tbsp hot water
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
cooking spray

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise, scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4 inch thick shell.
Reserve pulp for another use.
Arrange zucchini shells single layer in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Combine basil and next 7 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk.
Divide mixture evenly among shells, pressing gently.
Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	150.96 Kcal (632 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.43g	13%
Cholesterol	31.96mg	11%
Sodium	211.2mg	9%
Potassium	910.28mg	19%
Total Carbs	7.94g	3%
Sugars	0.19g	1%
Dietary Fiber	2.08g	8%
Protein	12.58g	25%
Vitamin C	70.4mg	117%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	194.6mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	55.59 Kcal (233 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.1g	13%
Cholesterol	11.77mg	11%
Sodium	77.77mg	9%
Potassium	335.18mg	19%
Total Carbs	2.92g	3%
Sugars	0.07g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.77g	8%
Protein	4.63g	25%
Vitamin C	25.9mg	117%
Iron	0.9mg	13%
Calcium	71.6mg	19%

* 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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