Stuffed Italian Zucchini Boats Recipe
A delicious vegetarian stuffed Italian Zucchini Boats recipe that you can make in minutes! Recipe + Video
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
- 9 zucchini cut in half, lengthwise
- 3 tbsp breadcrumbs unseasoned
- 5 cherry tomatoes or similar, minced
- 2 cloves garlic pressed or minced
- fine salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 5 tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese or as needed for top; finely grated
- olive oil extra virgin; drizzle as needed.
Instructions
Prepare the Zucchini Boats
- Slice each zucchini in half, lengthwise.9 zucchini
- Use a small spoon to scrape out the inside of the zucchini to create a 'boat.' Save the scraped zucchini—we will use it for the filling!
Make the Stuffed Zucchini Boat Filling
- Roughly chop the zucchini you scraped out.
- Combine the zucchini in a large bowl with: minced cherry tomatoes, pressed garlic, breadcrumbs. Season to taste.3 tbsp breadcrumbs, 5 cherry tomatoes, 2 cloves garlic, fine salt, black pepper
Fill the Zucchini and Top with Cheese
- Line the zucchini boats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Fill each zucchini boat with filling. Top generously with grated Parmigiano cheese.5 tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
Bake the Zucchini Boats
- Drizzle the tops of the stuffed zucchini boats with extra virgin olive oil.olive oil
- Bake in the center of a preheated (static) oven at 425°F (220°C) for about 20 minutes. Bake until golden on top and until the zucchini are tender.
- Buon appetito!
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