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Tuna-Stuffed Zucchini

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Tuna-Stuffed Zucchini features tender par-cooked zucchini boats filled with flaky tuna, tomato, and onion bound with egg and breadcrumbs. The bake yields a moist, lightly browned topping with a gentle tuna aroma and a touch of peppery savoriness—great for a light dinner or a make-ahead weeknight meal.

  • Prep25 min
  • Cook25 min
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Tuna-Stuffed Zucchini
  1. 1

    Fill a large pot with salted water, add the zucchini, and boil over medium heat for about 5 minutes to soften. Remove the zucchini, cut them in half lengthwise, and let them cool.

  2. 2

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  3. 3

    Scoop out the flesh from the zucchini halves, leaving a 1/2-inch shell. Place the scooped-out flesh in a bowl.

  4. 4

    Mash the zucchini flesh well in a bowl. Stir in the tuna, onion, tomato, bread crumbs, egg, salt, and black pepper. Gently fill the zucchini shells with the tuna mixture. Drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil over each stuffed zucchini half.

  5. 5

    Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops are slightly browned.

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