Steve’s Grilled Zucchini

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 3

Grilled Zucchini filled with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and sausage

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 large zucchini ( Fresh )
	1 can pizza sauce ( Divided )
	mozzarella cheese ( Divided-Enough to cover each Zucchini half )
	cooked sausage ( Divided-Enough to fill each Zucchini half )
	1 teaspoon oregano ( divided )
	2 teaspoons garlic powder ( divided )
	salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

569

Sugar

11g

Fat

54g

Steve's Grilled Zucchini is a delicious and easy-to-prepare appetizer that is perfect for entertaining. It is an excellent option for those who want to add more vegetables to their diet while also enjoying the indulgence of cheese and sausage. The grilled zucchini is filled with homemade pizza sauce, cooked sausage, and mozzarella cheese, which makes it a wonderful option for those looking for a low-carb appetizer that is still packed with flavor. It is a beautiful and colorful dish that is sure to impress your guests.

Instructions

1.	Preheat grill to medium heat.
2.	Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise.
3.	Scoop out the center of each half, leaving around 1/4 inch of flesh intact.
4.	Season the flesh of the zucchini with 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
5.	Spoon pizza sauce into each of the zucchini halves.
6.	Add the cooked sausage into each zucchini half on top of the pizza sauce.
7.	Cover each for the mozzarella cheese enough to fully cover the top of the sausage combination.
8.	Season the cheese with the remaining teaspoon of oregano and the remaining teaspoon of garlic powder.
9.	Place the stuffed zucchini halves on the preheated grill, cover, and grill for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
10.	Remove from the grill and serve hot, sliced and plated in single servings for an attractive appetizer.
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PROS

Steve’s Grilled Zucchini is a delicious appetizer that is easy to prepare.

This recipe is low-carb and a good source of fiber.

CONS

It is rich in saturated fat and sodium and may not be suitable for individuals following a low-fat or low-salt diet.

If looking for a vegetarian option, the sausage can be substituted with any grilled vegetable of your choice.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The zucchini is a great source of fiber, antioxidants, and nutrients such as vitamin C.
The tomato-based pizza sauce provides lycopene, an antioxidant that can help protect against certain types of cancer.
The mozzarella cheese is a good source of calcium and protein for healthy bones and muscles.