Zucchini boats Recipe

Name: Zucchini boats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 medium zucchini; 1 small diced yellow onion; 1 small red bell pepper, diced; 2 clove minced garlic; 3 tbsp italian bread crumbs; 8 tbsp Monterrey jack cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup grated parmesan; 1 cup crumbled cooked italian sausage; 1 tsp pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp oregano; 2 tbsp olive oil

Servings: persons

5 medium zucchini
1 small diced yellow onion
1 small red bell pepper, diced
2 clove minced garlic
3 tbsp italian bread crumbs
8 tbsp Monterrey jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup grated parmesan
1 cup crumbled cooked italian sausage
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp oregano
2 tbsp olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 400AF.
2
Spray glass baking dish or cooking sheet with non stick spray.
3
Cut zucchinis in half down the middle and place in dish or sheet.
4
Scoop out seeds and some meat, set aside.
5
In a saute pan on medium heat with olive oil sautAS onion, bell pepper & some of the zucchini meat till soft.
6
Add salt, pepper, paprika and oregano, garlic and cooked sausage.
7
Turn heat off and add Parmesan and bread crumbs and mix well.
8
Scoop mixture into zucchini shells making sure not to overfill.
9
Top with shredded cheese.
10
Bake for about 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and filling is bubbly.
11
You can use the rest of the zucchini meat in my Veggie Rice recipe.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 medium zucchini, 1 small diced yellow onion, 1 small red bell pepper, diced, 2 clove minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Zucchini 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zucchini boats

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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