Stuffed Zucchini Appetizer Bites Food

STUFFED ZUCCHINI BITES WITH SPINACH AND RICOTTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Using a melon baller, carefully scoop out a little spot in the center of each zucchini round for the filling to sit, making sure to leave about a 1/2-inch "floor" at the bottom. Put the scooped zucchini centers on a cutting board, season with salt and pepper and chop.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and chopped zucchini centers and cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms release their liquid and the zucchini start to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain off any excess liquid. Stir in the ricotta and season with salt and pepper.
• Stuff the zucchini cups with the filling and bake on a rimmed baking sheet until the zucchini is cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.

ZUCCHINI BITES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan and sauté onion until translucent. Add the bacon and fry until it starts to colour. Add the carrot and zucchini and cook for about 2 minutes.
• Transfer mixture to a bowl to cool.
• Beat the eggs, cream and cheese together; season to taste.
• Stir the egg mixture into the cooled zucchini mixture. Stir in the flour.
• Grease and flour little muffin/bun tins. Spoon mixture into the holes.
• Bake at 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 for 15-20 minutes.

CHEESY ZUCCHINI BITES

Steps:

• Cut zucchini into 3/4-in. slices. Using a melon baller or small spoon, scoop out the insides and discard, leaving the bottom intact. Place zucchini on an ungreased baking sheet; spoon 1/2 teaspoon crumbled blue cheese into each. , Combine Parmesan cheese, basil and pepper; sprinkle half over blue cheese. Top each with a tomato slice; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan mixture. , Bake at 400° for 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

STUFFED ZUCCHINI APPETIZER BITES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Brown meat with onions in large skillet. Remove from heat. Stir in pizza sauce, basil and half each of the cheeses. Cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, trim ends off zucchini; discard. Cut each zucchini crosswise into 6 pieces. Scoop out centers, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Place, fill sides up, on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Fill zucchini with meat mixture; top with remaining mozzarella, then Parmesan.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

STUFFED ZUCCHINI BITES WITH BLACK BEANS AND CORN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Using a melon baller, carefully scoop out a little spot in the center of each zucchini round for the filling to sit, making sure to leave about a 1/2-inch "floor" at the bottom. Put the scooped zucchini centers on a cutting board, season with salt and pepper and chop.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the beans, corn and chopped zucchini centers. Cook, stirring frequently, until the zucchini begins to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stuff the zucchini cups with the filling and bake on a rimmed baking sheet until the zucchini is cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Top with grated Cotija and serve.