Zucchini Boats With Ricotta-Basil Mousse Recipe

Name: Zucchini Boats With Ricotta-Basil Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 small zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds); Cooking spray; 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped; 1 cup (8 ounces) ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped; 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese or other hard cheese; 2 tablespoons hot water; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Parsley sprigs

Servings: persons

6 small zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Cooking spray
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
1 cup (8 ounces) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese or other hard cheese
2 tablespoons hot water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Parsley sprigs

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell.
3
Reserve pulp for another use.
4
Arrange zucchini shells in a single layer in a 13 by 9inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
5
Combine basil and next 7 ingredients (through pepper), stirring well with a whisk.
6
Divide mixture evenly among shells, pressing gently.
7
Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
8
Garnish with parsley, if desired.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 small zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds), Cooking spray, 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, finely chopped, 1 cup (8 ounces) ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Boats With Ricotta-Basil Mousse falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Zucchini Boats With Ricotta-Basil Mousse

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