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Grilled Caprese Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Grilled caprese stuffed zucchini boats are easy and delicious. Learn to fill zucchinis with pesto, cheese and tomatoes to make the perfect dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 249 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 4 zucchinis
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp basil pesto
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 16 cherry tomatoes sliced in half
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium high. Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and brush them on both sides with olive oil.
- Grill for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove the zucchinis from the grill. Scoop out the middles and either discard it or save to use in other recipes such as dips or egg scrambles.
- Spread about 1/2 tablespoon pesto into each zucchini half and top with mozzarella and tomatoes.
- Return to the grill and grill for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
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Notes
- You can use homemade pesto or store-bought for this recipe.
- Serve these grilled stuffed zucchini boats as a side with chicken kebab or as a main dish with some bread and salad.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 300 degrees F for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition Information
Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
339mg
(14%)
Potassium
681mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1216IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
51mg
(57%)
Calcium
204mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 339mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 681mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1216IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.