Baked Zucchini

Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Baked Zucchini
40 min.
6
243kcal

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Looking for a delicious and gluten-free side dish to complement your main meal? Look no further than this mouth-watering Baked Zucchini recipe! Not only is it easy to make, taking only 40 minutes from start to finish, but it's also packed with flavor and serves 6 people. With a total calorie count of 243 kcal per serving, you can indulge in this tasty dish without any guilt.

The star of this recipe is the zucchini, which is not only nutritious but also provides a wonderful base for the delectable filling. To create this heavenly side, you'll need just a few simple ingredients: an 8-ounce package of softened cream cheese, minced garlic, paprika, grated Parmesan cheese, sour cream, and of course, a large zucchini. With the help of a bowl, oven, and pot, you'll have a scrumptious and gluten-free side dish that's sure to impress your friends and family.

Ready to get cooking? Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once your zucchini is tender, drain it, cool, and scoop out the seeds. Then, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a bowl, and spoon the mixture into the zucchini halves. Sprinkle with paprika and bake until heated through – your taste buds will thank you! This Baked Zucchini boasts a caloric breakdown of 8.79% protein, 79.12% fat, and 12.09% carbs, making it a well-rounded addition to any meal. Get ready to elevate your side dish game with this easy and delightful Baked Zucchini recipe!

Ingredients

  • ounce cream cheese softened
  • tablespoon garlic minced
  • servings paprika to taste
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • cup cream sour
  • large zucchini 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • pot

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  3. Add zucchini and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.
  4. Drain, cool and scoop out seeds.
  5. In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan cheese and garlic. Spoon mixture into zucchini halves and sprinkle with paprika.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Calories243kcal
Protein8.79%
Fat79.12%
Carbs12.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.5
Glycemic Load
0.92
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
7.8547825145981%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:242.52kcal
12.13%
Fat:22.04g
33.91%
Saturated Fat:12.24g
76.51%
Carbohydrates:7.57g
2.52%
Net Carbohydrates:6.31g
2.29%
Sugar:4.3g
4.77%
Cholesterol:64.42mg
21.47%
Sodium:209.38mg
9.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.51g
11.02%
Vitamin A:1875.37IU
37.51%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.26%
Calcium:127.82mg
12.78%
Vitamin C:10.42mg
12.62%
Phosphorus:124.77mg
12.48%
Vitamin B6:0.19mg
9.37%
Selenium:6.55µg
9.36%
Potassium:296.93mg
8.48%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.06%
Vitamin E:1.14mg
7.6%
Magnesium:22.28mg
5.57%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.26%
Zinc:0.77mg
5.13%
Vitamin K:5.38µg
5.13%
Fiber:1.26g
5.06%
Folate:19.89µg
4.97%
Iron:0.73mg
4.07%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.67%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.4%
Copper:0.06mg
3.11%
Vitamin B3:0.53mg
2.63%
Source:Allrecipes