Zucchini and Corn Pirate Boats Recipe

Name: Zucchini and Corn Pirate Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini, hollowed out, flesh reserved and chopped; 2 strips bacon, chopped; 1/2 cup finely minced onion; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears of corn); 2 small zucchini, diced into 1/4-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 8 small cherry or grape tomatoes; 4 (4 to 6-inch) skewers; 2 zucchini slices, halved; 2 green onions, green parts only

Servings: persons

4 medium zucchini, hollowed out, flesh reserved and chopped
2 strips bacon, chopped
1/2 cup finely minced onion
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears of corn)
2 small zucchini, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
8 small cherry or grape tomatoes
4 (4 to 6-inch) skewers
2 zucchini slices, halved
2 green onions, green parts only

1
Boats: Bring a medium saucepan with salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
2
Add the zucchini and cook for 3 minutes until slightly tender.
3
Remove the zucchini and set them aside to cool.
4
Carefully scoop out the insides of the zucchini halves with a small spoon.
5
Reserve the cored halves and the insides for the boat's filling.
6
Filling: Preheat a medium, heavy saute pan over medium heat.
7
Add the bacon and cook for 5 minutes.
8
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to paper towel lined plate.
9
Remove all but 2 1/2 tablespoons of bacon drippings from the pan.
10
Add the onion and cook it until translucent.
11
Add the reserved zucchini filling and cubed zucchini and cook for 1 minute.
12
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
13
Add the corn, cilantro, tomato and stir occasionally until zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes.
14
Stir in bacon.
15
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
16
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
17
Add the tomato, corn, diced zucchini and reserved zucchini flesh and stir occasionally until the zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes.
18
Stir in the cilantro and bacon.
19
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
20
Masts: Thread 2 cherry tomatoes onto each skewer and top with a half slice of zucchini.
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and a little piece of green onion.
22
Fill the zucchini boats with the filling and insert a mast in the end of each boat.
23
Arrange the boats on a serving platter and serve.

313

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium zucchini, hollowed out, flesh reserved and chopped, 2 strips bacon, chopped, 1/2 cup finely minced onion, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Zucchini and Corn Pirate Boats falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Zucchini and Corn Pirate Boats

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