Colorful Zucchini Boats Recipe

Name: Colorful Zucchini Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini (about 7 inches each); 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons prepared ranch salad dressing; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 4 cherry tomatoes, quartered

Servings: persons

4 medium zucchini (about 7 inches each)
1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons prepared ranch salad dressing
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
4 cherry tomatoes, quartered

1
Cut a thin slice off bottom of zucchini so it sits flat. Cut a thin lengthwise slice from top of zucchini and discard. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Chop 1 cup pulp; set aside. Place zucchini shells in a ungreased 8-in. square microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside.
2
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine mushrooms, onion and reserved zucchini pulp. Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes; drain. Heat 1-2 minutes longer; drain thoroughly. Stir in the corn, butter, thyme, basil, salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir in salad dressing and 1/4 cup cheese. Stuff into zucchini boats.
3
Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese; top with tomatoes. heat 1-2 minutes longer or until the vegetables are tender and the cheese is melted. Let stand for 3-5 minutes before serving.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium zucchini (about 7 inches each), 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced, 1 small onion, chopped, 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Colorful Zucchini Boats

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