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.

Servings:
4 servings (two stuffed halves per serving)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
29 mins
Ingredients
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4 medium-sizezucchini (7 ounces each)see savings

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3/4 teaspoonsaltsee savings

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1 tablespoonolive oilsee savings

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1 smallred pepper, seeded and dicedsee savings

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1 smallonion, dicedsee savings

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2 clovesgarlic, mincedsee savings

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1/2 poundground chickensee savings

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1/4 teaspoondried oreganosee savings

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1/4 teaspoonblack peppersee savings

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1-1/4 cupschicken brothsee savings

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3/4 cupbulgur (cracked wheat)see savings

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3/4 cupshredded Asiago or Swiss cheesesee savings

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Chopped parsley, to garnishsee savings

Directions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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