Brazilian recipe
Stuffed Zucchini with Tuna
Easy and delicious stuffed zucchini with tuna recipe. A light, nutritious, and perfect dish for a quick and tasty lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
4 medium zucchinis
1 and 1/2 cups cooked rice
20 cherry tomatoes
1 can flaked tuna (preferably light)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 and 1/2 cups cooked rice
20 cherry tomatoes
1 can flaked tuna (preferably light)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Zucchinis, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and salt are commonly found in the produce section of most supermarkets. Canned tuna, rice, vegetable oil, and black pepper are usually available in the canned goods, rice/pasta, oils, and spice aisles, respectively. For a wider selection of canned tuna or specific types of rice, check international food aisles or specialty grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Wash the zucchinis and cut them in half lengthwise
- Using a spoon, carefully scoop out the seeds and pulp from each zucchini half, creating a cavity for the filling
- In a pot of boiling water, cook the zucchini halves for about 1 minute
- Drain the zucchini halves and set 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 cook until tender
- Stir in the cooked rice, drained tuna, and cherry tomatoes quartered
- Mix all filling ingredients well and season with salt and pepper to taste
- Remove the skillet from the heat
- Fill the pre-cooked zucchini halves with the prepared filling
- Arrange the stuffed zucchinis in a baking dish
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil
- Bake in a preheated oven at medium temperature (approximately 180°C or 350°F) for 30 minutes, or until the zucchinis are tender
- Remove the aluminum foil and serve the stuffed zucchinis immediately
Observations
This stuffed zucchini with tuna recipe is a light and flavorful option, ideal for those seeking a nutritious and practical meal. Zucchini, when cooked, develops a tender texture that complements the savory tuna and rice filling. It's an excellent way to incorporate vegetables into your diet, transforming a simple ingredient into an appealing main course.
Perfect for busy days, this recipe combines fresh and easy-to-find ingredients. The preparation is straightforward, ensuring a delicious result without complication. Serve as a main dish or a healthy side.
Perfect for busy days, this recipe combines fresh and easy-to-find ingredients. The preparation is straightforward, ensuring a delicious result without complication. Serve as a main dish or a healthy side.
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