Zucchini Boats. After working hard all our lives and raising a family, we're now enjoying a simpler life. This has become a favorite in my house! How to Make Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats.
Grilled Zucchini Boats with Quinoa, Chickpeas, Tomatoes, and Basil Vinaigrette-this gluten-free and vegetarian recipe is the perfect meal or Side dish for summer! Use Your Garden Zucchini to Make. Stuffed zucchini boats with the flavor of chicken parmesan. You can have Zucchini Boats using 14 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Zucchini Boats
- Prepare 1 of extra large zucchini.
- Prepare 2 lb of italian sausage (hot or mild, i used one for each boat).
- Prepare 1 of red onion.
- It's 1 of bell pepper.
- It's 2 of eggs.
- Prepare 1 1/2 cup of whole wheat italian bread crumbs.
- Prepare 1 pinch of each of fresh thyme, basil, oregano.
- It's 2 tbsp of olive oil.
- You need 1 1/2 tbsp of worchestershire sauce.
- It's 2 tsp of salt.
- It's 1 of fresh ground pepper to taste.
- Prepare 1 of choice tomato sauce ( i used paul newman's garlic and italian sausage).
- It's 2 1/2 cup of grated creamy havarti cheese.
- You need 1/2 cup of chopped green onions ( half for garnish).
Easy Stuffed Zucchini Boats are the perfect way to enjoy your fresh summer zucchini! Tender zucchini filled with a silky meat sauce, topped with cheese and baked until tender. Chop the zucchini flesh and set aside. Spoon in and mound the sausage mixture into the zucchini boats.
Zucchini Boats step by step
- preheat oven to 375°F.
- clean zucchini, cut off ends and carefully cut in half lengthwise. scoop out seeds to about a half inch thickness throughout the boat..
- combine meat, herbs, vegetables, egg, bread crumbs, oil, and seasonings into large bowl, mix well..
- pack meat mixture into zucchini boats. cover with your choice of tomato sauce. make sure the zucchini gets covered too..
- bake at 375°F for about 45 minutes. check to make sure meat is thoroughly cooked. (about 145°F for pork).
- layer cheese ontop of boats and melt in oven. use broil if you want crisper cheese..
- garnish with green onions or fresh basil.
These zucchini boats are quickly becoming a favorite in my household. All aboard the zucchini train — err, zucchini boat. Chili Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Boats: You can take these boats to the next level by adding a hot dog. Delish zucchini stuffed with your favorite ingredients and finished on the hot grill. Instead of closing them in foil I made small foil boats and cooked the zucchini with the top exposed.