Slow Cooker Stuffed Zucchini

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 12
Delicious Slow Cooker Stuffed Zucchini Recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

4 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 large zucchini , trimmed and halved lengthwise
4 ripe tomatoes , cored
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
4 fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
1 teaspoon white sugar ( optional )
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion , diced
1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
540
Sugar
6g
Fat
45g
Slow Cooker Stuffed Zucchini is a flavorful and healthy dish that is perfect for a warm, family dinner. It's a simple and delicious way to use up those ripe zucchinis and tomatoes from the garden. Although it's known as a low-carb dish, it's not necessarily a keto recipe because of the use of white sugar in the olive oil mixture. Nonetheless, this recipe is an excellent option for anyone who follows a low-carb or high-protein lifestyle.

Instructions

1.Scoop out seeds and some flesh from the zucchini halves and tomatoes.
2.In a food processor, combine olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, basil, Italian herb seasoning, and sugar, and pulse until combined.
3.Stuff the zucchini and tomato halves with the sausage mixture and place them in the slow cooker.
4.Drizzle the prepared olive oil mixture on top of the stuffed vegetables.
5.Cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.
6.Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella cheese on top and cook on low for an additional 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This recipe is wholesome, hearty, and easy to make.
It’s perfect for busy weeknights as it’s a one-pot meal that cooks all day in the slow cooker.
The stuffed zucchini can be prepped ahead of time which makes it a convenient option for meal prepping.

CONS

The texture of the zucchini may not be suitable for everyone’s taste.
It can be mushy if overcooked.
Also, the sausage meat is high in fat and sodium which makes it a less healthier option.
The cheese added to the recipe is also high in fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Zucchinis are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. They can aid in digestion and help lower cholesterol levels. Tomatoes are high in vitamins A, C, and K, and are a good source of antioxidants. The antioxidants found in tomatoes will help boost cardiovascular health and prevent cancer.

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