Vegetarian

Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini takes 28 minutes to cook.

Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini are:

4 medium zucchini (about 6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 medium-size onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound ground chicken
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons pine nuts

Here is how you make Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini:

1. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon, carefully scoop out flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell around edges. Discard flesh.2. Place half of the zucchini, cut-side down, in an 11 x 7 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Add 1/2 cup water and cover with plastic wrap, venting one corner. Microwave 4 minutes. Place cooked zucchini in a large baking dish. Repeat with remaining zucchini.3. Meanwhile, heat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add green pepper, onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Crumble in chicken. Stir in raisins, salt, pepper and cinnamon. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat and stir in cheese.4. Fill each zucchini half with about 1/3 cup stuffing, then sprinkle the pine nuts over tops. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Serve immediately. Serving Size: Makes 4 servings (two stuffed halves each)Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ANNE_SP.

The nutritional information for Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 387.9

• Total Fat: 23.2 g
• Cholesterol: 109.8 mg
• Sodium: 476.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 19.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.7 g
• Protein: 27.1 g