Tomatoes Stuffed With Zucchini Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CourseMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Zucchini2 Cup (32 tbs), shredded
 Tomatoes4 Large
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Sugar1⁄8 Teaspoon
 Fresh ground pepper1⁄8 Teaspoon
 Garlic1 Clove (5 gm), crushed
 Mushrooms1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), sliced
 Vegetable oil1 Tablespoon
 Mayonnaise4 Teaspoon
 Minced parsley1 Tablespoon (Use Fresh Ones)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 474 Calories from Fat 293

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 33 g50.7%

Saturated Fat 3.7 g18.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 14.3 mg4.8%

Sodium 1134.9 mg47.3%

Total Carbohydrates 42 g14%

Dietary Fiber 12.7 g50.8%

Sugars 25 g

Protein 12 g23.4%

Vitamin A 156.5% Vitamin C 262.1%

Calcium 14.5% Iron 23.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Slice off top half inch of tomatoes.
Scoop out pulp; chop it and the tops of tomatoes; put in colander to drain.
Shred zucchini and sprinkle with teaspoon salt; mix with tomato pulp; leave to drain for 1/2 hour.
Sprinkle inside of tomato shells with mixture of salt, sugar, and pepper.
Drain them upside down on paper towels in refrigerator for 1/2 hour or more.
Squeeze zucchini lightly; then saute in teflon skillet with tomato pulp, garlic, mushrooms, and oil for 5 minutes.
Turn up heat and stir constantly until all moisture is evaporated.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cool mixture; chill for 1/2 hour or more.
Stuff tomato shells and garnish with mayonnaise and parsley.
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