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Tomato and Rice Stuffed Zucchini

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Today we're making tomato and rice stuffed zucchini, a simple recipe to give a fresh spin to cooked brown rice you already have on hand. We mix the filling with tomato sauce and cheese, then finish it in the oven for that irresistible melted layer we all love.

Prep: 10 minCook: 15 minServes: 2

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you'll need for this recipe

  • Zucchini
  • Cooked brown rice
  • Regular and red high-protein cheese
  • Healthy tomato sauce
  • Pink Himalayan salt

Step by step

Method

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 180ºC.
  2. 2Wash the zucchini, slice them in half lengthwise, and microwave for 10 minutes (cooking time will depend on their thickness).
  3. 3Once the time is up, scoop out the flesh with a small spoon, being careful not to burn yourself.
  4. 4Finely chop the zucchini flesh and transfer it to a bowl along with a handful of brown rice and a few tablespoons of healthy tomato sauce.
  5. 5Season to taste with salt and stir in some grated regular cheese.
  6. 6Stuff the zucchini shells and top with the red cheese.
  7. 7Bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts nicely.
  8. 8Done! Our tomato and rice stuffed zucchini are ready to enjoy.

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