Brazilian recipe
Stuffed Zucchini with Tuna (Abobrinha recheada com atum)
A light and flavorful recipe for zucchini stuffed with tuna. This nutritious dish is an excellent choice for a quick, wholesome lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
4 medium zucchinis
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
20 cherry tomatoes
1 can shredded tuna (preferably light)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
20 cherry tomatoes
1 can shredded tuna (preferably light)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh zucchinis and cherry tomatoes at local markets or grocery store produce sections. Canned tuna and rice are readily available in the pantry aisles of any standard supermarket. Use any high-quality neutral vegetable oil you have in your kitchen.
Preparation method
- Wash the zucchinis and slice them in half lengthwise.
- Using a spoon, carefully scoop out the pulp from each zucchini half to create a cavity for the filling.
- In a pot of boiling water, blanch the zucchini shells for about 1 minute.
- Drain the zucchinis and set them aside.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the chopped zucchini pulp to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- Fold in the cooked rice, the drained tuna, and the cherry tomatoes quartered into the mixture.
- Mix all filling ingredients thoroughly and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Fill the blanched zucchini halves with the prepared mixture.
- Arrange the stuffed zucchinis in a baking dish.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in a preheated oven at medium heat (approximately 180°C) for 30 minutes, or until the zucchinis are very tender.
- Remove the foil and serve the stuffed zucchinis immediately.
Observations
This stuffed zucchini with tuna is a nutritious and flavorful option, perfect for those seeking a light yet satisfying meal. Once cooked, the zucchini takes on a tender texture that perfectly complements the savory tuna and rice filling. It is a wonderful way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, turning a humble ingredient into an appealing main course.
Ideal for busy days, this recipe relies on fresh, accessible ingredients. The process is straightforward, ensuring a delicious result without any fuss. Serve it as a healthy main dish or a satisfying side.
Ideal for busy days, this recipe relies on fresh, accessible ingredients. The process is straightforward, ensuring a delicious result without any fuss. Serve it as a healthy main dish or a satisfying side.
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