{"id":15905,"date":"2026-05-10T08:25:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T06:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/?p=15905"},"modified":"2026-09-30T10:06:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T08:06:19","slug":"gluten-free-stuffed-zucchini-bechamel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/gluten-free-stuffed-zucchini-bechamel\/","title":{"rendered":"Gluten-Free Stuffed Zucchini with Bechamel: The Best Way to Get Kids Eating Vegetables!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many times have we found ourselves looking for different tricks and recipes to get kids to eat vegetables! If this sounds familiar and you find it difficult to get the little ones to enjoy them, today we are revealing one of our infallible secrets: bechamel sauce! With its smooth and creamy texture, it is the perfect complement to encourage even the most reluctant ones to give them a try. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is why we want to share with you this <\/span><b>delicious recipe for zucchini stuffed with ground chicken, covered with a homemade gluten-free bechamel sauce and topped with melted cheese<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A simple, gluten-free way to introduce more vegetables into their diet! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-2bf2d255\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Foto-portada-calabacines-rellenos-bechamen-sin-gluten.avif 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Foto-portada-calabacines-rellenos-bechamen-sin-gluten-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Foto-portada-calabacines-rellenos-bechamen-sin-gluten-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Foto-portada-calabacines-rellenos-bechamen-sin-gluten-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Foto-portada-calabacines-rellenos-bechamen-sin-gluten-1536x1152.avif 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Foto-portada-calabacines-rellenos-bechamen-sin-gluten.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Foto-portada-calabacines-rellenos-bechamen-sin-gluten-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Foto-portada-calabacines-rellenos-bechamen-sin-gluten-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Foto-portada-calabacines-rellenos-bechamen-sin-gluten-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Foto-portada-calabacines-rellenos-bechamen-sin-gluten-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-2bf2d255\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Foto-portada-calabacines-rellenos-bechamen-sin-gluten.webp\" alt=\"stuffed zucchini with meat and cheese on a small plate with a fork\" title=\"Foto portada calabacines rellenos bechamen sin gluten\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Foto-portada-calabacines-rellenos-bechamen-sin-gluten.webp 2048w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Foto-portada-calabacines-rellenos-bechamen-sin-gluten-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Foto-portada-calabacines-rellenos-bechamen-sin-gluten-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Foto-portada-calabacines-rellenos-bechamen-sin-gluten-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Foto-portada-calabacines-rellenos-bechamen-sin-gluten-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4157145c gb-headline-text\">Zucchini stuffed with gluten-free bechamel<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep reading to discover how we make them at home and turn this recipe into a guaranteed success!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Ingredients<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the zucchini<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 medium zucchini<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400g ground chicken<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 onion<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 cloves of garlic<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homemade tomato sauce (sugar-free)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt and pepper to taste<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gluten-free shredded cheese for gratin<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the gluten-free bechamel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 tablespoons <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4gqLsVr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Sch\u00e4r Mix Pan<\/strong><\/mark><\/a> flour<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">750ml milk (or oat-based vegetable drink)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tablespoons butter<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Steps<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Prepare the zucchini<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Wash the zucchini and trim off the narrow ends, saving them for other recipes (like ratatouille or soup). Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and place them on a baking tray. Make small crosswise cuts in the flesh without reaching the skin. Add a pinch of salt and a drizzle of oil. Bake for 10 minutes at 180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F) so they soften slightly. Let them cool.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-84bd8aa0\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Calabacines-horneado-previo-768x1024.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Calabacines-horneado-previo-225x300.avif 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Calabacines-horneado-previo-1152x1536.avif 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Calabacines-horneado-previo.avif 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Calabacines-horneado-previo-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Calabacines-horneado-previo-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Calabacines-horneado-previo-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Calabacines-horneado-previo.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-84bd8aa0\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Calabacines-horneado-previo-768x1024.webp\" alt=\"Zucchini sliced on a baking sheet\" title=\"Calabacines horneado previo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Calabacines-horneado-previo-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Calabacines-horneado-previo-225x300.webp 225w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Calabacines-horneado-previo-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Calabacines-horneado-previo.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-72076673 gb-headline-text\">Pre-baking the zucchini<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Hollow out the zucchini<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Once cool, carefully scoop out the pulp with a spoon and set it aside.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Prepare the filling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In a pan, heat a little olive oil. Saut\u00e9 the chopped onion and garlic until golden. Add the zucchini pulp and cook for a few minutes. Add the ground chicken and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the meat is almost done, then add the homemade tomato sauce and cook for a few more minutes. Set aside.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-4f57854e\"><picture class=\"gt-avif-picture\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Preparacion-salsa-de-tomate-sin-gluten-1024x768.avif 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Preparacion-salsa-de-tomate-sin-gluten-300x225.avif 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Preparacion-salsa-de-tomate-sin-gluten-768x576.avif 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Preparacion-salsa-de-tomate-sin-gluten-1536x1152.avif 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Preparacion-salsa-de-tomate-sin-gluten.avif 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Preparacion-salsa-de-tomate-sin-gluten-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Preparacion-salsa-de-tomate-sin-gluten-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Preparacion-salsa-de-tomate-sin-gluten-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Preparacion-salsa-de-tomate-sin-gluten-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Preparacion-salsa-de-tomate-sin-gluten.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><img data-no-lazy=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-gt-avif=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-4f57854e\" src=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Preparacion-salsa-de-tomate-sin-gluten-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"homemade tomato sauce in a pot\" title=\"Preparacio\u0301n salsa de tomate sin gluten\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Preparacion-salsa-de-tomate-sin-gluten-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Preparacion-salsa-de-tomate-sin-gluten-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Preparacion-salsa-de-tomate-sin-gluten-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Preparacion-salsa-de-tomate-sin-gluten-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Preparacion-salsa-de-tomate-sin-gluten.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/picture>\n<figcaption class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8af64c42 gb-headline-text\">Preparing the tomato sauce<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Make the gluten-free bechamel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the Sch\u00e4r flour and stir constantly for a minute. Pour in the milk (or vegetable drink) little by little, stirring to avoid lumps. Cook over low heat until it thickens. Add salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Stuff the zucchini<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Place the zucchini halves in a baking dish. Fill them with the meat mixture and cover them with the bechamel sauce. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top. We use a four-cheese blend and finish with a bit of grated parmesan; we love cheese!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Bake<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Preheat the oven to 200\u00b0C (400\u00b0F). Place the dish in the oven and broil\/gratinate for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Serve and enjoy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Let the zucchini rest for a few minutes before serving. You&#8217;ll be surprised how quickly they disappear from the plate!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Done! These delicious stuffed zucchini are ideal for the whole family, especially for those moments when you need a trick to get the little ones to eat vegetables. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go ahead and try this gluten-free recipe and let us know how it goes!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cfdb6b9f gb-headline-text\">Read more &gt;&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/en\/best-gluten-free-lasagna-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#e38436\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>The best gluten-free lasagna: Nonna&#8217;s recipe<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a7bb6e63\">\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How many times have we found ourselves looking for different tricks and recipes to get kids to eat vegetables! If this sounds familiar and you find it difficult to get the little ones to enjoy them, today we are revealing one of our infallible secrets: bechamel sauce! With its smooth and creamy texture, it is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12711,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_gt_pin_image_url":"https:\/\/glutendtrotters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/pin-gluten-free-stuffed-zucchini-bechamel-en.webp","footnotes":"","rank_math_description":"Discover our delicious gluten-free stuffed zucchini with creamy bechamel. 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