Cheesy Chipotle Zucchini Boats
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Cheesy Chipotle Zucchini Boats
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These Cheesy Chipotle Zucchini Boats are easy to make and fun to eat! Soggy zucchini is a thing of the past! Baked to bubbly perfection, this tasty side dish is sure to win over even the pickiest of eaters.
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Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini squash
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup diced/minced onion
- ¼ cup zucchini filling (taken from zucchini above)
- 1 clove garlic, smashed and minced
- ½ cup chipotle-seasoned panko breadcrumbs (Italian-style is tasty too!)
- ½ TBSP fresh parsley
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 3-4 oz grated pepper jack cheese
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Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Slice zucchini in half lengthwise and remove stem.
- Bring a medium-large pot of water to boil with enough water to cover your zucchini. [don't add them yet]
- Once water is boiling, add zucchini slices and boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and drain.
- Use a mellon baller, spoon, or knife to scoop the inside of the zucchini out [potato-skin style!] leaving maybe 1/4 inch or so to maintain shape.
- Place filling on a cutting board, chop/mince and measure out 1/4 cup to use later.
- Place zucchini slices face down on a few layers of paper towels to help drain any extra moisture [no mushy veggies here!] you may also salt them to help the process along if desired.
- In a skillet [or you can use the same pot as before!] bring olive oil to medium-high heat and add 1/4 cup onion and 1/4 cup zucchini filling.
- Saute until onion is tender and translucent, then add garlic, panko, parsley, salt, and a little more olive oil if mixture seems dry.
- Cook for just a few more minutes, remove from heat, and set aside.
- Place zucchini on a greased or non-stick lipped baking sheet or inside your favorite baking dish.
- Line with grated pepper jack cheese [a mexican blend of cheeses would work great too!] and then top with stuffing.
- Bake uncovered at 350 F for 15-20 minutes or until the panko is crispy and the zucchini is perfectly tender. Mine were perfect at 15, I like the zukes a little al dente so I can pick them up and eat them like a slice of pizza! I'm classy like that.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
103kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
165mg
(7%)
Potassium
481mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
616IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
135mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 481mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 616IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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