Zucchini stuffed with cheese in the oven

A quick recipe for a hearty lunch or dinner. You can also use regular zucchini for this recipe. The amount of bacon depends on the length of the zucchini you choose. If the vegetables are not very large, 1-2 slices for each half will be enough.
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Emma SmithEmma Smith
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Zucchini stuffed with cheese in the oven
Calories
554Kcal
Protein
17gram
Fat
44gram
Carbs
7gram
*Nutritional value of 1 serving

Ingredients

ServingsServings: 2
1cloves of garlic
to taste
to taste

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking timeCooking time: 1 hr
  1. STEP 1

    STEP 1

    Prepare ingredients.

  2. STEP 2

    STEP 2

    Wash the zucchini, dry it and cut it in half lengthwise. Carefully remove the pulp.

  3. STEP 3

    STEP 3

    Filling. In a salad bowl, combine zucchini pulp, mascarpone, parsley and garlic. Add salt, pepper and mix.

  4. STEP 4

    STEP 4

    Grind the zucchini pulp.

  5. STEP 5

    STEP 5

    Grate the cheese on a coarse grater. Peel the garlic and chop finely.

  6. STEP 6

    STEP 6

    Wash the parsley and chop finely.

  7. STEP 7

    STEP 7

    In a salad bowl, combine zucchini pulp, mascarpone, parsley and garlic. Salt and pepper.

  8. STEP 8

    STEP 8

    Mix.

  9. STEP 9

    STEP 9

    Fill the zucchini halves with filling and smooth out.

  10. STEP 10

    STEP 10

    Sprinkle grated cheese on top.

  11. STEP 11

    STEP 11

    Wrap each zucchini half in a strip of bacon. Alternatively, you can wrap the zucchini in bacon first and then sprinkle it with cheese.

  12. STEP 12

    STEP 12

    Bake in an oven preheated to 200°C for about 20 minutes until the zucchini is ready.