Appetizer for 4

Crispy Stuffed Zucchini

Name: Crispy Stuffed Zucchini
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large zucchini; 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup parsley; 4 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup butter; 1 pinch salt (optional); 1 pinch pepper (optional)

$7.10for 435 minServes 4

Hollow zucchini fill with garlicky parmesan breadcrumbs and bake until the tops are crisp and golden.

Photo: cafedelites.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Zucchini and summer squash, 2.5 lb$1.79/lb typical	2.5 lb	$4.47Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 2.75 oz$0.14/oz typical	2.75 oz	$0.37Typical price
	Parmesan, 1.75 oz$0.55/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.96Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Butter, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.80Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.10

Swaps

Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

35 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.77 per serving$7.10 for 4

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Ingredients

4 large zucchini
2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup parsley
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup butter
1 pinch salt (optional)
1 pinch pepper (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F.
Halve the zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the centers, leaving sturdy shells.
Mix the breadcrumbs, parmesan, parsley, garlic, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
Fill the zucchini shells with the breadcrumb mixture and arrange them in a baking dish.
Bake for 25 minutes, until the zucchini is tender and the topping is crisp.