Provencal-Style Stuffed Zucchini

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Total Time:
1 hr 10 min
Prep
40 min
Cook
30 min
Yield:
4 to 8 servings
Level:
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 8 small zucchini (about 7-inches long and 1 1/4 to 1/2-inch wide)
  • Kosher salt

For the filling:

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 6 ounces fresh sausage, such as lamb or mild pork sausage
  • 1/2 cup minced onion
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped peeled and seeded tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon freshly chopped thyme leaves
  • 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs, divided
  • 1/4 cup grated Gruyere
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan

Directions

Lay the zucchini down on a flat work surface and, using a sharp knife, cut the top 1/4 of each squash off lengthwise. Using a small melon baller or paring knife, remove the inner flesh from the zucchini to form a small boat shape, leaving a shell on the sides and bottom approximately 1/4-inch thick. Cut the trimmings into 1/4-inch dice and reserve separately. Lightly salt the inside of each zucchini and set aside, cut sides down, on paper towels to drain while you prepare the filling.

For the filling:

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and, when hot, add the sausage and saute until golden, using a spoon to break it into small pieces, about 6 minutes. Add the onion and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chopped zucchini and season lightly with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until squash is soft and lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the basil, thyme, and 2 1/2 tablespoons of the bread crumbs. Season, to taste, with additional salt and pepper, if necessary, and set aside to cool.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a baking dish with 1/2 tablespoon of the remaining olive oil.

Pat the insides of the zucchini with paper towels and rub the outsides of the zucchini with the remaining olive oil. Spoon the mostly cooled filling into the zucchini. Sprinkle with the cheeses, then top with the remaining bread crumbs. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on top.

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  • on August 04, 2012

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    This was absolutely amazing. I used mild italian sausage and italian shredded cheese. Perfect with summer garden zucchini!

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  • on July 22, 2012

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    Great! I, used my garden zucch. (a large one my fresh tomatoes, fresh green bell peppers, fresh tyhme, basil, garlic (from Gilroy of course red onion and parm.. it's in the oven now, smells delightful. I have to believe this is going to be one of my best. Next time I'll try with some meat.

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  • on October 14, 2011

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    I made this recipe with Imitation Crab and Lobster Meat instead of the sausage and it was delicious.

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