Description
These stuffed zucchini boats are packed with flavor, featuring cheddar cheese, eggs, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick and healthy meal, they make a delightful comfort food option that is easy to prepare!
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
- butter
- parmesan, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Scrub the zucchini and cut off the ends without peeling them.
- Cook zucchini in boiling salted water until just tender; be careful not to overcook.
- Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise, remove the center with a spoon, and place in a bowl. Drain zucchini boats hollow side down on a paper towel.
- In a bowl, mix the beaten eggs, torn bread, grated cheddar cheese, chopped onion, parsley, and 1 1/4 tsp of salt with the reserved zucchini centers.
- Place the zucchini halves hollow side up in a greased 9×13 pan and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp of salt.
- Evenly distribute the filling among the zucchini boats, dot with butter, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the tops are brown.
Notes
Feel free to swap the cheddar for your favorite cheese.
For added flavor, include some cooked ground meat in the filling.
These zucchini boats can be made ahead of time and baked when ready.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg