Ham Stuffed Zucchini - 8.5g Carbs
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Servings: 8
8 small zucchini
4 cups low-fat ham, chopped fine
2 eggs or egg substitute, lightly beaten
1 tsp basil
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup low-fat Swiss cheese, shredded
1 Tbsp canola oil
With a sharp knife, cut off the ends of the zucchini and hollow
out the inside, removing the pulp.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ham, eggs, basil, green pepper and
cheese. Pack 1/2 cup of this mixture into each zucchini, using
fingers or a teaspoon.
Place the zucchini in a baking dish coated with a non-stick cooking
spray. Brush the stuffed zucchini with oil.
Bake in a preheated 325 degree F oven for 45 minutes. The zucchini
will be fork-tender.
Nutrition:
190 Calories, 7g Protein, 29mg Sodium, 6.6g Fat, 8.5g Carbs
Exchanges: 3/4 Bread/Starch, 1 Medium-Fat Meat
From: The Diabetic Newsletter