Zucchini and Olives Stuffed with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Zucchini and Olives Stuffed with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a simple but delicious vegetarian dish that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The zucchini is tender and flavorful, and the stuffing is savory and satisfying. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover zucchini from your garden.
Zucchini and Olives Stuffed with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a dish that has been passed down through my family for generations. My great-grandmother was from Italy, and she used to make this dish for her family every summer. When my grandmother came to America, she brought the recipe with her, and she continued to make it for her family. My mother learned the recipe from my grandmother, and she taught it to me. I now make this dish for my own family, and it is always a hit. Zucchini and Olives Stuffed with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a simple dish to make, but it is full of flavor. The zucchini is tender and flavorful, and the stuffing is savory and satisfying. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover zucchini from your garden.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1/2 cup pitted olives
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place the zucchini halves in a baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the olives, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, basil, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff the zucchini halves with the olive mixture.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the stuffing is heated through.
  6. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The combination of zucchini, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes is a classic flavor combination that works well in this dish.
  • The stuffing is made with a combination of fresh herbs, olive oil, and spices, which gives it a flavorful and aromatic flavor.
  • The zucchini is cooked until tender, which makes it easy to eat and digest.