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Round Zucchini Stuffed with Tuna

17/11/2023

Round zucchini stuffed with tuna is a delicious and relatively simple dish to prepare. Here is the recipe step-by-step.

Ingredients

  • 4 round zucchinis
  • 160 g of canned tuna in oil, drained
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 50 g of grated Parmesan
  • Fresh parsley, to taste
  • Breadcrumbs, to taste
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
  • 1 egg (optional)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  2. Wash the zucchinis and cut off the top part, which will serve as a lid. Hollow out the inside of the zucchinis with a teaspoon, being careful not to break them.
  3. Chop the scooped zucchini flesh and sauté it in a pan with a drizzle of olive oil and a clove of garlic for a few minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a bowl, mix the drained canned tuna with the chopped zucchini, Parmesan, some chopped parsley and, if you decide to use it, the egg to better bind the filling. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Stuff the zucchinis with the tuna and zucchini mixture, sprinkle the surface with breadcrumbs, and add a drizzle of oil.
  6. Arrange the zucchinis in a baking dish, preferably on a bed of olive oil to prevent sticking.
  7. Cover the zucchinis with their “lids” and bake for about 20-30 minutes, or until the zucchinis are soft and the surface is golden.
  8. Let the zucchinis rest for a few minutes before serving.

If you wish, you can add some chopped olives or capers to the filling for extra flavor. The stuffed zucchinis can be served either as an appetizer or as a main course.

Curiosity

Zucchini is a very versatile ingredient in Italian cuisine and can be prepared in many ways. In this recipe, it is paired with tuna for a result that combines the freshness of the vegetable with the more assertive flavor of the fish.

Round Zucchini Stuffed with Tuna