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Mediterranean Zucchini Boats

These Mediterranean Zucchini Boats with Tomato and Mozzarella make a fun vegetarian option perfect to enjoy on warm days.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 166 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-large zucchini
  • 6 cherry tomatoes thickly sliced
  • ½ garlic clove finely minced
  • 150 g fresh mozzarella pat dry and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon basil leaves finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • freshly cracked sea salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Cut each zucchini in half lenghtwise, then carefully scoop out the center of the zucchini.
  2. Place the zucchini in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  3. Place the cherry tomatoes into a bowl, season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the garlic, basil leaves and half the amount of the extra-virgin olive oil.
  4. Arrange the tomato slices nicely on top of the zucchini, leaving some little gaps.
  5. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil a baking sheet, place the zucchini on top and bake in a preheated oven to 400°F/200°C for 8-10 mins. Alternatively place them on a hot grill and grill for 3 mins per side.
  6. Add the chopped mozzarella between the tomato slices.
  7. Place back in the oven under the broiler now, and grill for 2 mins or until mozzarella has melted and gets a nice golden crust.
  8. Sprinkle with optional fresh basil leaves and freshly cracked black pepper, and serve

Nutrition Information

Calories 166kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 246mg (10%) Potassium 340mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 657IU (13%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 211mg (21%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 166

% Daily Value*

Calories 166kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 246mg 10%
Potassium 340mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 657IU 13%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 211mg 21%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.