Bulgur-Stuffed Zucchini
Recipe from Family Circle

Tender and chewy bulgur gives the ground chicken stuffing a texture that contrasts nicely with the micro-cooked zucchini shells. Allow two of these zucchini boats for each main-dish serving.


Bulgur-Stuffed Zucchini

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Servings: 4 servings (two stuffed halves per serving)
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 29 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 4  medium-size
    zucchini (7 ounces each)
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  • 3/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1  tablespoon
    olive oil
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  • 1  small
    red pepper, seeded and diced
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  • 1  small
    onion, diced
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  • 2  cloves
    garlic, minced
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  • 1/2  pound
    ground chicken
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    dried oregano
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    black pepper
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  • 1-1/4  cups
    chicken broth
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  • 3/4  cup
    bulgur (cracked wheat)
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  • 3/4  cup
    shredded Asiago or Swiss cheese
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  •  
    Chopped parsley, to garnish
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Directions
1.
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. With melon baller or small spoon, carefully scoop out flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell all around. Finely chop 1 cup of the zucchini pulp.
2.
Place zucchini shells hollow-side-down in two 11 x 7-inch glass baking dishes. Add 1/2 cup water to each and cover with plastic wrap, venting a corner. Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes. Remove from microwave and carefully drain off water. Flip over zucchini shells onto a large baking pan (15 x 10 x 1); sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt.
3.
Heat oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chopped red pepper, onion, garlic and zucchini pulp and cook 5 minutes, until softened. Add ground chicken; cook 3 minutes. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, the oregano and pepper. Add broth and bring to a boil. Add bulgur. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
4.
Stir in cheese, then spoon filling into zucchini shells (1/2 cup in each). Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition information
Calories 342, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Sodium 426 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 22 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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