Zucchini Boats (Vegetarian) Recipe

Name: Zucchini Boats (Vegetarian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup minced onion; boiling water; 1 cup cooked chopped spinach; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 3 cups cooked white rice or 3 cups cooked brown rice; 2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese; salt and pepper, to taste; 4 (8 inch) zucchini; 1 cup tomato sauce; 3/4 cup coarsely grated reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup minced onion
boiling water
1 cup cooked chopped spinach
2 teaspoons dried oregano
3 cups cooked white rice or 3 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups low-fat ricotta cheese
salt and pepper, to taste
4 (8 inch) zucchini
1 cup tomato sauce
3/4 cup coarsely grated reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

1
Blanch onion in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and cool.
2
Combine onion, spinach, oregano, rice, ricotta cheese, salt and pepper, mixing well. Set aside.
3
Cut ends from zucchini, then cut lengthwise in halves and remove seeds. Place, cut side down on baking sheet that is lightly prepared with vegetable cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or just until squash is tender.
4
Mound equal portions of spinach filling in each zucchini. Bake for 10 minutes. Spoon 2-3 T tomato sauce on each and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake for additional 5 minutes.

816

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup minced onion, boiling water, 1 cup cooked chopped spinach, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Boats (Vegetarian) 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.

Zucchini Boats (Vegetarian)

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