Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe

Name: Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 zucchini; 1 celery stalk diced; 1 yellow/spanish onion diced; 1 red bell pepper diced; 2 clove of garlic minced; 2 tbsp breadcrumbs; 8 tbsp Monterey Jack cheese shredded ( any favorite cheese will do); 1/4 cup grated or shredded parmesan ( fresh preferred); 1 tsp pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 tbsp prosciutto or bacon (omit to make vegetarian); 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil; 1 salt to taste

Servings: persons

4 zucchini
1 celery stalk diced
1 yellow/spanish onion diced
1 red bell pepper diced
2 clove of garlic minced
2 tbsp breadcrumbs
8 tbsp Monterey Jack cheese shredded ( any favorite cheese will do)
1/4 cup grated or shredded parmesan ( fresh preferred)
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp prosciutto or bacon (omit to make vegetarian)
2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
1 salt to taste

1
Cut the zucchini in half down the middle.
2
with a small spoon scoop out the insides removing the seeds and most of the meat.
3
put into a bowl
4
to a sautee pan add oil, onion, celery, bell pepper and sautee until translucent.
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should take 5 to 7 min on about medium high heat.
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add your salt pepper, paprika and oregano as well.
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add garlic and prosciutto and cook for one minute.
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then add the insides of the zucchini that were scraped out.
9
A rough chop of them will do just fine.
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sautee for a couple minutes.
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Turn heat off and add parmesan and bread crumbs.
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incorporate into mix and set aside to cool for 10 to 15 min.
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In the mean time turn the oven on to 400F.
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scoop mixture into zucchini boats making sure to not over fill.
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just touching the top is enough.
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add 1 tablespoon of cheese to each zucchini boat.
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In a 400F oven, cook zucchini on a pan or on a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray, until golden brown on top, about 25 min.
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keep an eye out bc ovens have different temperatures.
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1 to 2 zucchini per person would be my suggested serving portion.
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serve as any side dish or as a healthy snack!

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 zucchini, 1 celery stalk diced, 1 yellow/spanish onion diced, 1 red bell pepper diced, and more.

Yes, Stuffed 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.

Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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