Stuffed Zucchini Boats recipe

Hi Gardening and Wellness Friends 👋🏼

In the peak of the growing season, if I’ve planted zucchini, I become overloaded by the bounty. The majority of the time I prefer zucchini sautéed with butter, garlic and onions. Super simple, super quick, and super delicious. If I’m wanting to use the zucchini as the main dish, my go-to are these boats. Still simple, still quick and still delicious.

Here’s what you’ll need

• 2 medium zucchini

• 1 cup of filling

• 1/2 cup of cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, pepperjack or cheese of your choice)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• salt and pepper to taste

• optional spices (garlic powder, onion, powder, paprika, Italian seasoning)

Filling (any combination you choose)

• Ground meat with onions, garlic and spices

• Ground meat, cheese and rice mixed together with herbs and spices

• Ground meat, marinara sauce and cheese mixed together for a “pizza” flavor

• any other combo you create

Instructions

• Prepare the Zucchini:

  • Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise.

  • Use a spoon to scoop out the center, leaving about a 1/4-inch border all around (this creates the "boat").

• Prepare the Filling:

  • Make your filling. For example:

    • Ground Meat Filling: Cook ground beef, turkey, or sausage in a pan with olive oil onions, garlic, and spices.

    • Meat, Cheese, and Rice: Mix cooked rice with meat, cheese, herbs, and any other desired seasonings.

    • Marinara Sauce: You could stuff with meat, marinara sauce and top with cheese for a pizza style boat

• Stuff the Zucchini:

  • fill each half with your prepared filling.

  • Top with shredded cheese (optional).

• Bake the Zucchini Boats:

  • Put the stuffed zucchini in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

• Serve:

  • Remove boats from oven, garnish with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of cheese if desired. Serve hot and enjoy

I hope this gives you an idea of how to use up your zucchini bounty. Feel free to message on social media Facebook Instagram or email pictures of your harvest and pictures of this dish if you make it.

Until next time…..

🌿To our health and the health of our gardens🌿

Tina