Brazilian recipe
Homemade Tuna Stuffed Zucchini (Abobrinha recheada com atum)
An easy and delicious recipe for tuna-stuffed zucchini. A light, nutritious dish that makes for a quick and flavorful lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
4 medium zucchinis
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
20 cherry tomatoes
1 can flaked tuna (preferably in water/light)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
20 cherry tomatoes
1 can flaked tuna (preferably in water/light)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Find fresh produce like zucchini and cherry tomatoes at local markets or grocery stores. Canned tuna and pantry staples such as rice and vegetable oil are available at any general supermarket shelf. Use fresh garlic from the produce section.
Preparation method
- Wash the zucchinis and cut them in half lengthwise.
- Using a spoon, carefully scoop out the pulp from each zucchini half to create space for the filling.
- In a pot of boiling water, blanch the zucchini halves for about 1 minute.
- Drain the zucchinis well and set them aside.
- In a skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the chopped zucchini pulp to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the cooked rice, the drained tuna, and the cherry tomatoes (quartered) into the mixture.
- Mix all the filling ingredients well and season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- 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 tender.
- Remove the foil and serve the stuffed zucchinis immediately.
Observations
This tuna-stuffed zucchini recipe is a light and tasty choice, perfect for those seeking a nutritious and practical meal. When cooked, the zucchini takes on a soft texture that beautifully complements the savory filling of tuna and rice. It is a fantastic way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, turning a simple ingredient into an appealing main course.
Ideal for busy days, this recipe combines fresh ingredients that are easy to source. The preparation is straightforward, ensuring a delicious result without any fuss. Serve it as a main dish or as a healthy side.
Ideal for busy days, this recipe combines fresh ingredients that are easy to source. The preparation is straightforward, ensuring a delicious result without any fuss. Serve it as a main dish or as a healthy side.
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