Costa Rican Zapallitos Rellenos Stuffed Zucchini Recipes

STUFFED ZUCCHINI (ZAPALLITOS RELLENOS)

Steps:

• Bake the zucchini in a preheated 375 degree F oven for 30 minutes, until soft but not mushy.
• Set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over moderate heat and saute the onion until a golden brown.
• Combine the 3/4 C bread crumbs, milk, egg, cooked onion, salt, and pepper in a bowl, stirring to combine.
• Slice the zucchini in two lengthwise and scoop out the pulp.
• Chop the pulp coarsely and stir into the bread crumb mixture.
• Fill the zucchini shells with the mixture.
• For the topping, combine the 1/4 C bread crumbs and butter and sprinkle over the zucchini.
• Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven until the topping is golden brown, about 25 minutes.

URUGUAYAN STUFFED ZUCCHINI (ZAPALLITOS RELLENOS)

Steps:

• Bake the zucchini in a preheated 375F oven for 30 minutes, until soft but not mushy.
• Set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over moderate heat and saute the onion until golden brown.
• Combine the bread crumbs, milk, egg, cooked onion, salt, and pepper in a bowl, stirring to combine.
• Slice the zucchini in two lengthwise and scoop out the pulp.
• Chop the pulp coarsely and stir into the bread crumb mixture.
• Fill the zucchini shells with the mixture.
• For the topping, combine the bread crumbs and butter and sprinkle over the zucchini.
• Bake in a preheated 375F oven until the topping is golden brown, about 25 minutes.

COSTA RICAN ZAPALLITOS RELLENOS (STUFFED ZUCCHINI)

Steps:

• Boil the zucchinis until tender, apprx 8-10 minutes.
• let cool, cut in half lengthwise.
• Scoop out the insides and place in a strainer, Force as much liquid out as possible.
• Combine the squash paste, egg, grated cheese,& milk, mix well.
• Fill the zucchini shells.
• Sprinkle with the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese (get them ready up to this point and then just pop them in the oven 15 minutes before serving).
• Heat in 350F oven for apprx 10-15 minutes or until the parmesan is browned and they are heated through.