Corn and Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini is a healthy, simple, and very delicious way to enjoy some vegetables.
This post was originally published in July 2015. I have updated the pictures while the text remains the same.
Stuffing veggies is a fun and delicious way to eat healthily!
Nope, we’re absolutely fine to eat them in any way, shape or form (even in ice cream, hahah!). But stuffing is still a good alternative to liven them up.
Indeed, while a lot of people stuff eggplant, peppers, and zucchini with meat, I use it once in a while. Perhaps, in one recipe out of ten or so. Basically, that happens when my better half starts hinting he would love to get some meat. I have no prejudice against any meat so why not, right? And yes – chicken bacon is meat as well. But most of the time I incorporate quinoa, couscous, buckwheat, other veggies, herbs, and cheese. Sure a lot of cheese. Because what’s the point to make them with no cheese, right? Just ridiculous!
This time I’ve got for you a lovely and perfectly meatless recipe, though. That’s statistically all right since it’s the very first recipe for stuffed veggies I’m posting on the blog. I mean, you still have hope for some meat components, sooner or later:)
Zucchini really is a unique veggie! And it’s an absolutely peculiar one. It’s got a tremendous advantage. It’s got a huge drawback at the same time. In a nutshell, having quite a neutral flavor and taste, it’s so versatile. You can make whatever you want and add it wherever you’d like, from baking sweet stuff to pizza (stay tuned by the way – I’ve got one to share soon), and everything would be great. Believe me, zucchini would appreciate almost everything.
On the other hand, and I’m talking now about its flaw, it could easily be a bland vegetable. I mean THAT bland that that could become your food ordeal. I know some people having once insipid zucchini would reject having them for a long time. That’s very sad.
That’s sad because neglecting seasoning sometimes does hurt.
Actually, I love unseasoned and unprocessed zucchini – fresh and crispy, they’re often the perfect summer snack to me. Or occasionally I make this simple salad mixing the slices of fresh zucchini and raw mushrooms and drizzling them over with a few drops of lemon juice and/or olive oil (sesame oil works well too), and a pinch of fresh thyme. That’s so good, folks!
Oh, am I off the topic? Sorry about that.
These Corn and Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini you would never call “bland”. Because they’re not. Sweet corn, creamy and rich ricotta, and plenty of fresh herbs – that’s a good combo. There’s one thing you may not fully love, though. Thanks to all the ingredients zucchini have a subtle sweet aftertaste. That didn’t bother us at all. But I’m an honest food blogger, that’s why I always try to depict the situation not to disappoint you if you decide to make this or that food. You can still jazz it up with more brutal spices to balance the taste out. Or stick to this delicate, I would say innocent, flavor.
What about you guys? Have you ever had bland zucchini on your plate? What’s your way to spice them up? Do you think cheese is a must for stuffed veggies?
Corn and Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini
Notes
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Ingredients
- 5 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon butter/oil
- 2 small shallots, finely sliced
- 2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh summer savory
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
- salt, to taste
- hot red pepper, to taste
- 1,5 cup ricotta
- hard cheese, optional
- 2 cup frozen corn, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C (400 degrees F). Cut the zucchini lengthwise in half and scoop out some flesh making sure to leave quite thick shells. Place them in a baking tray sprayed with cooking oil. Put in the oven for about 15 minutes.
- In a meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet. Add the shallots and cloves and cook for 3-4 minutes, until soft and translucent.
- Add the reserved chopped zucchini flesh and corn and cook for about 5 minutes. Throw the herbs and season to taste and cook for a few minutes.
- Off heat. Incorporate the ricotta.
- Once 15 minutes are over, remove the zucchini and stuff them with the mixture. You may have a few tablespoons left, and you could use them later as a dip or topping for a toast.
- Place the zucchini in the oven and roast for another 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle with some hard cheese if desired and grill for a few minutes to get a nice and crispy top (I use 260 degrees C convect broil option).
- Let them stay for 10 minutes and serve warm, sprinkled with fresh herbs.
- Enjoy!

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Oh man, I’m glad you reposted these! I totally forgot about them. It’s almost time to plant our garden again, and you know we’ll be putting some more zucchini in there. I’ll have to try to remember to make these later this summer!
David @ Spiced recently posted…Baked Chicken Chimichangas
You can’t beat zucchini stuffed with cheese! This sounds completely delicious, Ben! I’d be happy to make a meal out of stuffed zucchini pretty much any time :) Hope you had a great weekend!
This looks great! We made turkey stuffed zucchini the other day, and it was great, but I can imagine that cheese and corn would be 1000000000000x better ;) Hmmm….maybe I’ll reconsider delivering to the north, if you deliver some of this to me ;)
Kennedy Cole| KCole’s Creative Corner recently posted…Sautéed Zucchini Salad with a Parmesan Herb Aioli Dressing and Roasted Cherries
This looks so delicious! There’s a bunch of zucchini in my CSA box each week so now I have a new recipe to try. Yay!
karrie @ Tasty Ever After recently posted…Shrimp Diane
That sounds like a good plan! Thanks, Karrie!
Ben Maclain|Havocinthekitchen recently posted…Strawberry Salad with Cherry Sorbet-Dressing
I love everything about this dish. Zucchini, corn, ricotta… I mean what’s not to love?! Stuffed vegetables are such a great way to go.
Jen | Baked by an Introvert recently posted…Over 35 Pineapple Desserts for Summer
You’re absolutely right, Jen! Thanks and have a good one!
Ben Maclain|Havocinthekitchen recently posted…Strawberry Salad with Cherry Sorbet-Dressing
I love zucchini! I will definitely be trying this one soon!
Stephanie – The Dessert Spoon recently posted…Roasted Cashew & Cardamom Ice Cream
Thanks, Stephanie!
Ben Maclain|Havocinthekitchen recently posted…Strawberry Red Wine Sorbet
My dear Ben! this dish is so right for me! ricotta, corn, melted cheese! right up my alley!.. On my list of recipes to taste..
petitgourmetsd recently posted…Baked potatoes salad
Thanks Gaila! Grab a plate and enjoy – I reserved a few for you!
Ben Maclain|Havocinthekitchen recently posted…Strawberry Red Wine Sorbet
I call zucchini -> zukes. Just like David. He’s not the only cool guy ;)
BTW love stuffing zukes, I made some eggplant parm stuffed zukes like a year ago. I need to try your recipe ASAP!
Mike@TheIronYou recently posted…Zoodles Cacio e Pepe
I’m okay both your being cool guys. But since David was the first to say that, let’s consider him being a bit cooler, haha! Thanks, Mike!
Ben Maclain|Havocinthekitchen recently posted…Corn and Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini
Ben these look quite tempting and I’ll be on the lookout for some large zucchini at the Farmers Market to try this recipe out. Corn, creamy and rich ricotta, and plenty of fresh herbs , sign me up! These are beautiful and I love the browned cheese on top.
You threw me a curve ball when in the recipe when you mentioned add the cloves. I was like “clove?” I didn’t read that, that would be interesting. But I now see you meant “garlic” cloves. :)
KevinIsCooking recently posted…Sourdough Hot Dog Wraps
Ha-ha, that’s hilarious. And it’s a good idea indeed. Next time I’ll add some cloves to spice it up! :)Thanks, Kevin!
Ben Maclain|Havocinthekitchen recently posted…Corn and Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini
Oh, I totally love zucchini! We planted several zuke plants in our garden this year. (That’s right. I call them zukes.) They’re just now starting to go crazy, so I foresee some of these stuffed zukes in our future for sure. I absolutely love the flavor combination you’ve got going on here, too!
David @ Spiced recently posted…Cajun Shrimp Chef Salad
Cool way to call them. May I adopt it, haha? Thanks for stopping by, David!
I love zucchini. I love ricotta. I love corn. And I also love stuffed veggies. I think this is calling my name. Did you make this for me? ;-) You are absolutely right here, Ben! Stuffed veggies are great alternative. Loved the way you crafted and presented dish! This is a stunner, Ben! Lovely share! :)
Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen recently posted…Blueberry Kiwi Cooler [Recipe+Story]
You love pretty much a lot, Anu! But you forgot to mention lavender, hahah!:) Notice how diplomatically I ignored your question too!:)
Yum! We need to eat more dishes like this in my household, but my veggie-avoiding husband is a lost cause. Oh well, more for me! The crispy grilled top is a nice touch!
Thao @ In Good Flavor recently posted…Chewy Chocolate Toffee Cookies
That’s right! It’s much more delicious to have sometimes your own food, right?! Thanks, Thao!
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