Cheesy Zucchini Boats Recipe

Name: Cheesy Zucchini Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 zucchini, halved lengthwise; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 red onion, chopped; 5 plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

4 zucchini, halved lengthwise
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 red onion, chopped
5 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Using a small spoon, scoop out the zucchini flesh, leaving a 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick shell.
3
Wrap the zucchini flesh in a paper towel and squeeze out any excess liquid; discard the liquid and set aside the flesh.
4
Place the zucchini shells cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 T olive oil over high heat.
6
Add the zucchini flesh and onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
7
Add the tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
8
Push the vegetables to the side of the pan, add the remaining 1 T oil and the bread crumbs, and toast the bread crumbs for 2 minutes.
9
Remove from the heat, stir in the nuts and oregano, then combine with the vegetables; season with salt and pepper.
10
Flip over the zucchini shells and line the bottoms with the mozzarella.
11
Pack in the filling.
12
Sprinkle with parmesan on top.
13
Bake until the zucchini is tender when pierced with a fork, 20-25 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 zucchini, halved lengthwise, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 red onion, chopped, 5 plum tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Zucchini Boats falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Zucchini Boats

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