We’ve got zucchini growing like a weed in our garden. I suppose that’s how it grows. Extraordinarily well. I mentioned it before in my post for the “No Really, It’s Healthy Zucchini Bread” that last year so many of our zucchini went to waste because I just plum didn’t know what to do with them all. This year I’m determined that I will use them and not ALL for zucchini bread. So far we’ve had the bread, we’ve had it on the grill, and now we’ve had a stuffed variation. We were able to not only use the zucchini from our garden, but also the tomatoes (I used cherry) and the fresh oregano! Very exciting and VERY fresh! One bite and I quickly realized that this tastes identical to pizza. Only a gajillion times better for you! Actually, you could even do this on the grill if you like. Pair this side dish with just about anything, or have it as your main dish. Either way, you will surely fall in love with it!
Stuffed Zucchini with Tomatoes & Mozzarella
Stuffed Zucchini with Tomatoes & Mozzarella is a simple garden fresh dinner that's great for any summer night!
Ingredients
- Olive oil for brushing baking sheet
- 2 medium zucchini
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 plum tomatoes halved, seeded, and diced small
- 1/4 tsp. chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 1/4 tsp. white vinegar
- 1/4 c. shredded mozzarella or 5 oz. fresh mozzarella torn into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 F. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil, or use a non-stick baking sheet like a Silpat (no oil required).
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Halve zucchini lengthwise and scrape out seeds. Place, cut side up, on sheet and season with salt and pepper.
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In a small bowl combine tomatoes, oregano, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Top zucchini with tomato mixture.
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Bake until zucchini is tender, about 20 minutes. Heat broiler, with rack in top position. Top zucchini with mozzarella. Broil until cheese is brown and bubbling, 1 to 2 minutes; serve immediately!
Recipe Notes
Adapted from Martha Stewart
madscar
This is amazing!I love it:)
Yvonne
Thanks for checking it out! LOVE this recipe!!
aimeeberrett
Oh my goodness, these look so good! I have made stuffed zucchini once but not with cheese. Yum! I can’t wait to try this once we get zucchini in our garden!
Yvonne
Now I want to go on the hunt for more tasty stuffed zucchini recipes :) As soon as your zucchini start coming.. they won’t stop ;) You’ll have to make this for sure!
This looks absolutely divine! Some of my favorite ingredients all mixed together. Yum!
Yvonne
Mine too – and with most everything garden fresh, it made it all the better!
Oh my goodness this looks delicious!!! I am going to have to try it – pinned!
Yvonne
Thanks Summer! They were just as delicious as they look! Thanks for the pin!
Holy cow, these look SO good! And super easy to make. Perfect! Pinned.
Yvonne
They were SO easy to make! Threw them together in a flash – that’s my type of cooking ;) Thanks for the pin!