Zucchini Wheels With Sesame-Mint Pesto Recipe

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Zucchini Wheels With Sesame-Mint Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Basic Recipe:.
  2. Pulse breadcrumbs, almonds, garlic, mint, lemon juice, and lemon zest in blender or food processor until coarsely chopped.
  3. Add oil and sesame seeds, and pulse several times to make chunky pesto.
  4. Score an X in each zucchini wheel to within 1/2 inch of bottom, making sure not to cut through. Gently pry each wheel open, and stuff with 1 heaping teaspoons pesto.
  5. Place zucchini wheels snugly in single layer, stuffing-side up, in medium saucepan. Add 1 cup water, cover pan, and bring to simmer over medium heat.
  6. Cook 20 minutes, or until zucchini are tender.
  7. Serve hot, with cooking liquid drizzled over top.
  8. My changes:.
  9. I used lime juice and lime zest because I did not have lemons, and the result was tasty, too!
  10. I added a generous amount of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to the filling.
  11. I scooped out some of the zucchini with a spoon, instead of cutting them as described above. I also braised them, unfilled, for 5 minutes until they were slightly tender.
  12. Then I filled the zucchini and baked them in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes until they were heated through.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 159.11 Kcal (666 kJ)
Calories from fat 116.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.93g 20%
Sodium 42.44mg 2%
Potassium 190.66mg 4%
Total Carbs 8.05g 3%
Sugars 1.08g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.54g 10%
Protein 3.73g 7%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 45.4mg 252%
Calcium 76.8mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 253.95 Kcal (1063 kJ)
Calories from fat 185.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.63g 20%
Sodium 67.73mg 2%
Potassium 304.31mg 4%
Total Carbs 12.84g 3%
Sugars 1.72g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4.06g 10%
Protein 5.95g 7%
Vitamin C 11.8mg 12%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 12%
Iron 72.5mg 252%
Calcium 122.5mg 8%

* 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

  • 3.8
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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