Zucchini Boats Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
278 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Zucchini Boats Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by scooping out the interiors of medium zucchinis, which are then combined with cooked mild Italian sausage sautéed with garlic, onion powder, diced zucchini flesh, and chopped tomatoes. The mixture is seasoned and spooned back into the hollowed zucchini halves.
A topping of parmesan cheese, mozzarella, and breadcrumbs provides a contrasting crispy, cheesy crust after baking. The filling is rich and savory, softened by the tomato and zucchini, while the cheese melts to create a creamy layer. Baking at 400°F brings the zucchini to tender perfection without overcooking.
Zucchini boats can be served as a main dish or alongside grains or salads. The recipe emphasizes fresh ingredients and a straightforward cooking method that balances meatiness with vegetable freshness and crunchy topping.
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini cut in half, lengthwise, medium
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 16 oz. Italian sausage mild
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 medium tomato chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shaved
- 1/4 breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped (or basil)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Scoop out the interior flesh from the zucchini using a spoon and set it aside (do not throw away). Place the zucchini in a 9x13 pan.
- Add olive oil to a medium pan and cook sausage with garlic. Add onion powder, zucchini flesh, tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Spoon this mixture into each zucchini boat. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and cheese. Bake for 20-22 minutes. ENJOY!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8g | |
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 440IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 21.1mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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