Description
These Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a delicious and healthy option for dinner. Filled with a savory mix of eggs, cheddar cheese, and herbs, they offer an irresistible flavor with simple prep. Perfect for anyone looking for an easy, homemade meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 zucchini (6 – 7" long)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 3/4 cup bread, torn into small pieces
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp parsley flakes
- 1 1/2 tsp salt (1 1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp)
- butter
- parmesan, grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Scrub the zucchini, then cut off the ends without peeling them.
- Boil the zucchini in salted water until just tender, being careful not to overcook them.
- Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise, scoop out the centers with a spoon, and put them in a bowl. Place the zucchini halves hollow side down on a paper towel to drain.
- Combine the beaten eggs, torn bread, cheddar cheese, chopped onion, parsley, and the removed zucchini centers with 1 1/4 tsp salt in the bowl.
- Arrange the zucchini halves hollow side up in a greased 9 x 13 pan, sprinkling with 1/4 tsp salt.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the mixture evenly. Add a small dollop of butter on top of each boat and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the tops are golden brown.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the cheddar cheese with your favorite cheese.
For added flavor, consider mixing in cooked sausage or ground meat to the filling.
These zucchini boats can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini half
- Calories: 187
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 90mg