Italian Spinach & Mushroom Stuffed Zucchini Rounds
Tender zucchini filled with savory spinach-mushroom mixture for bite-sized snacks.

Total
33 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
18 min
Serves
1
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Recipe serves 1
Ingredients
- 250 g Zucchini
- 1.5 tbsp Olive oil
- 150 g Mushrooms
- 80 g Spinach
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.1 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Gluten-free breadcrumbs(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 400°F (205°C). Slice zucchini into 3–4 cm rounds. Scoop out centers slightly to make boats.
- 2
Brush zucchini with a little olive oil and bake 10 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, sauté mushrooms in olive oil 5–6 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in zucchini scooped flesh; cook 2 minutes.
- 5
Fill zucchini boats with mushroom-spinach mixture. Sprinkle breadcrumbs (optional) and bake 6–8 minutes until tender.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
260
13% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 360 mg |
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