Stuffed zucchini

DifficultyBeginner
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins
 4 round courgettes
 1 medium onion
 1/2 tray of mushrooms
 240 g of basmati or brown rice
 200 g of peeled cooked prawns
 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
 Salt, pepper
1

Clean the courgettes, cut off the top and set aside.

2

Scoop out the inside of the courgettes with a spoon and set aside.

3

Season the courgettes with salt and pepper and cook them for 4-5 minutes in the microwave at 800W.

4

Boil the rice as indicated by the manufacturer.

5

In a saucepan, add a little EVOO and cook the onion at low heat.

6

Add the prawns and sauté them.

7

Incorporate the courgette, which we have previously emptied, the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook everything together.

8

Fill the courgettes with the previous mixture and serve.

Author: Mireia Garcia Melendo - CAT000394

Recipe from the cookbook “Un Estiu Saludable: Receptes per un estiu amb salut” from the Col·legi de Dietistes-Nutricionistes de Catalunya (CoDiNuCat).

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Ingredients

 4 round courgettes
 1 medium onion
 1/2 tray of mushrooms
 240 g of basmati or brown rice
 200 g of peeled cooked prawns
 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
 Salt, pepper

Directions

1

Clean the courgettes, cut off the top and set aside.

2

Scoop out the inside of the courgettes with a spoon and set aside.

3

Season the courgettes with salt and pepper and cook them for 4-5 minutes in the microwave at 800W.

4

Boil the rice as indicated by the manufacturer.

5

In a saucepan, add a little EVOO and cook the onion at low heat.

6

Add the prawns and sauté them.

7

Incorporate the courgette, which we have previously emptied, the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook everything together.

8

Fill the courgettes with the previous mixture and serve.

Stuffed zucchini