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June 5, 2017

Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini

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When you find yourself with an abundance of zucchini during the summer, make these meatless Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini with rice and a crunchy panko topping for dinner.


When you find yourself with an abundance of zucchini during the summer, make these Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini with rice and a crunchy panko topping for dinner.

Who has a summer bucket list? Any fun activities you’re looking forward to? Now that it’s June, I’m making a list of things to do this summer – pick fresh cherries, sit on the beach at Lake Erie, visit a few out of town flea markets, go to Kennywood, watch a drive-in movie, eat lots of ice cream cones, and attend all the farmer’s markets. Ok maybe not *all* of them, but I’d like to expand my list of yeses when I need to buy fresh summer produce. So far I have two I really enjoy with a few others being hit or miss.

As I’m walking around taking in all of the color and smells – tomatoes, peaches, corn, fresh herbs – I never fail to see a plethora of zucchini begging for a home. Usually you can get 2-3 small ones or 1 giant one for $1. This is the part where I pick up a few and not know what to make when I get home. That’s when it’s a good idea to keep a list of ideas to make on a whim. One popular way to eat zucchini for dinner is stuffing it with rice, much like you would stuff bell peppers. Throw in some tomatoes and basil you also bought at the farmer’s market, and soon you’re eating Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini with rice and a crunchy panko topping for dinner.



Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini Boats with rice and a crunchy panko topping

These stuffed zucchini boats are meatless and almost vegetarian; I always forget Parmesan cheese is technically not considered vegetarian. Mozzarella cheese would make a great substitution if you don’t eat Parmesan.


Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini Boats stuffed with rice, tomatoes, cheese, and basil

To make dinner even easier and quicker, I used Veetee Rice for the filling. Usually you microwave a tray in 2 minutes, but you can also cook it directly in the skillet without precooking. Crumble it up into the pan, stir everything together, and you’re on your way to stuffing and baking. I used their white long grain rice, which you can find near you via their store locator.


When you find yourself with an abundance of zucchini during the summer, make these Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Because zucchini can range in size – from normal small ones to GIGANTIC ones as big as your arm – you may have rice leftover. That’s ok! Cook it for another minute or two on the stovetop until the rice is soft then serve extra on the side or reserve it for alongside another dinner, like Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs or Chipotle BBQ Lamb Kabobs.


When you find yourself with an abundance of zucchini during the summer, make these Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini with rice and a crunchy panko topping for dinner.
Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini

Garlic Parmesan Stuffed Zucchini

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup diced white or yellow onion
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tray Veetee Dine-In Long Grain White Rice
  • 1/2 cup diced and seeded tomato
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Have a baking sheet ready.
  2. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out the middle with a spoon, leaving about a 1/4 inch border. Discard or save for another use. Place each zucchini half on the baking sheet.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until hot. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir in the rice, tomatoes, Parmesan, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stuff each zucchini half with the rice mixture.*
  5. In another skillet, melt the butter. Once hot, stir in the Panko, basil, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook until brown, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and top each zucchini half with the breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the zucchini is fork tender and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.

Notes

*Because zucchini can range in size, you may have rice leftover. Cook it for a minute or two on the stovetop until the rice is soft then serve extra on the side or reserve it for alongside another dinner.

© Carla Cardello - Homemade In The Kitchen
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Veetee Rice. As always, thank you for reading and supporting brands I work with, which helps keep Chocolate Moosey running.

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Filed Under: Main Dishes, Pasta, Rice, + Grains Tagged With: basil, dinner for two, garlic, meatless, onions, panko, parmesan, summer, tomatoes, zucchini

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  1. Meiriwyn says

    June 15, 2020 at 2:42 PM

    About how much is a “tray” of rice????

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    • Carla says

      June 16, 2020 at 10:24 AM

      It’s about 1 1/2 cups instant rice. If you don’t have instant rice, you can pre-cook the rice you have on hand separately then add the cooked rice to the recipe.

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