Zucchini stuffed with tuna: a tasty idea for summer and to reduce waste in the kitchen
Zucchini Stuffed with Tuna
Zucchini stuffed with tuna is a simple and delicious dish, perfect even for children, who are often not very fond of vegetables. These boats stuffed with tuna, anchovies, breadcrumbs and an egg are ready in about half an hour and are ideal as a light second course or appetizer for a summer lunch or dinner.
Ingredients:
Zucchini: 4
Drained tuna in oil: 250 g
Stale breadcrumbs: 50 g
Egg: 1
Anchovies in oil: 4
Salt: to taste
Extra virgin olive oil: to taste
Breadcrumbs: 3 tablespoons
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How to Prepare Zucchini Stuffed with Tuna
Step 1
Rinse the zucchini and remove the two ends.
Step 2
Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise.
Step 3
Immerse the zucchini in lightly salted boiling water and blanch for about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Drain and let cool.
Step 5
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Cut the pulp with the tip of a knife and remove it with a spoon, being careful not to damage the outside.
Step 6
Set aside the courgette shells and chop the pulp.
Step 7
Crumb the stale bread crumbs into a bowl.
Step 8
Pour a drop of water on the bread crumbs and let them rehydrate for about 5 minutes.
Step 9
In a large bowl, combine the courgette pulp, the soaked and well-squeezed bread crumbs, and the drained and chopped tuna.
Step 10
Add the chopped anchovy fillets.
Step 11
Beat an egg and pour it into the bowl with the other ingredients.
Step 12
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Cut the pulp with the tip of a knife and remove it with a spoon, being careful not to damage the outside.
Step 6
Set aside the courgette shells and chop the pulp.
Step 7
Crumb the stale bread crumbs into a bowl.
Step 8
Pour a drop of water on the bread crumbs and let them rehydrate for about 5 minutes.
Step 9
In a large bowl, combine the courgette pulp, the soaked and well-squeezed bread crumbs, and the drained and chopped tuna.
Step 10
Add the chopped anchovy fillets.
Step 11
Beat an egg and pour it into the bowl with the other ingredients.
Step 12
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