Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable Meaty Stuffed Zucchini Boats, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These hearty and wholesome boats are crafted from tender zucchini, hollowed out and filled with a savory and succulent meat mixture, creating a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Each bite offers a burst of juicy ground beef, aromatic herbs, and melted cheese, perfectly complemented by the tender zucchini.
Explore variations of this classic dish with our curated collection of recipes. Indulge in the classic Beef and Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats, where ground beef and Italian sausage combine forces to create a flavorful filling. For a lighter option, try the Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats, where ground turkey provides a lean and healthy alternative. Vegetarians will delight in the Veggie Stuffed Zucchini Boats, packed with a colorful medley of vegetables and topped with a creamy cheese sauce.
Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Detailed instructions guide you through every step, from preparing the zucchini boats to creating the fillings and baking them to perfection. With beautiful images accompanying each recipe, you'll be inspired to create these culinary masterpieces in your own kitchen.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a delightful culinary adventure. Let the tantalizing aroma of Meaty Stuffed Zucchini Boats fill your home as you savor every bite of this satisfying and flavorful dish.
STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS
This savory side dish from Billie Moss of El Sobrante, California is reason enough to give zucchini extra space in your garden. "I like to serve these veggie-stuffed boats with a loaf of homemade bread and slices of melon and avocado nestled on crisp lettuce leaves," she suggests. "They're also wonderful paired with any meat."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Trim ends of zucchini; place in a steamer basket. In a saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil; add basket. Cover and steam for 5 minutes. When zucchini is cool enough to handle, cut in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell. Set pulp aside., In a bowl, beat the egg; add spinach, bread crumbs, tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, salt, pepper and zucchini pulp. Spoon into zucchini shells., Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes. Top each with tomatoes and Swiss cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts :
GARDEN-STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS
Not only are these boats a delightful way to get your veggies, they're basically a one-dish meal that covers all the bases-just grab your favorite garden goodies and add any spices or mix-ins you like. -Janie Zirbser, Mullica Hill, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Halve zucchini lengthwise; place cut sides down in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scoop out seeds, leaving a 1/4-in. shell., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in 1 cup water, tomatoes, red peppers, mushrooms, pasta, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook until mixture is thickened and pasta is al dente, 12-15 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese., Spoon mixture into zucchini shells. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with 3/4 cup Italian cheese blend. Pour remaining water into bottom of dish. Bake, covered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Serve with pasta sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 992mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
ZUCCHINI BOATS WITH GROUND BEEF
These zucchini boats with ground beef are a delicious, refreshing dish--good served on a bed of rice or with garlic toast and salad.
Provided by celloldy
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with foil.
- Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Chop and reserve about 3/4 of the seeds for the stuffing.
- Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add zucchini boats and cook uncovered for 4 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned and broken into very small pieces, 5 to 7 minutes. Add rosemary, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper and stir some more. Quickly add reserved chopped zucchini pulp, onion, and carrot; continue to cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in red wine and Worcestershire and allow to cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add beef stock and cook for 3 minutes more. Simmer until mixture reduces, about 10 minutes.
- Place zucchini boats in the foil-lined dish and divide meat mixture evenly between them. Sprinkle each with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is browned and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 293.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
STUFFED ZUCCHINI I
In this recipe zucchini are hollowed into 'boats' and stuffed with bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese, onion, parsley, egg and Parmesan cheese. A hearty side dish or main meal.
Provided by Debbie
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add zucchini and cook until tender, about 15 minutes; drain. Scoop out the flesh of the zucchini, making a 'boat'.
- In a medium bowl combined zucchini flesh, bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese, onion, parsley, salt, most of the Parmesan cheese and egg. Fill zucchini boats with mixture. Dot tops with butter and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 128.6 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1289.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS
While any medium sized ripe zucchinis will do, use garden fresh ones if you have them. The tender sweet flesh of the zucchinis paired with the spiced meat and cool yogurt sauce will make you forget that this dish is less than 500 calories per serving!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Drizzle a rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season the zucchini halves with salt and pepper. Add to the baking sheet and turn to coat with the oil. Arrange the zucchini cut-side down in a single layer. Roast until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the cumin and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook 30 seconds. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and chicken broth until combined. Cook until the broth is reduced to a thick sauce, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Turn the zucchini boats cut-side up and fill with the turkey mixture, packing it in. Sprinkle with the cheese and roast until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is softened, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together the yogurt and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the zucchini boats with the yogurt mixture and top with the dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 110 milligrams, Sodium 864 milligrams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 12 grams
MEATY STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS
I have an abundance of zucchini from my garden. This recipe is a great way to use it. The Italian herbs make it incredible.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Cheese
Time 1h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients and one can of tomato sauce; mix well.
- Stir in tomatoes.
- Halve zucchini lengthwise; scoop out center part of zucchini to about 1/4 inch from edges.
- Fill with meat mixture; place in two 13x9 inch baking dishes.
- Spoon remaining tomato sauce over each.
- Bake uncovered, at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
- Sprinkle with cheese during last few minutes or baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.8, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 134.2, Sodium 1171.2, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 10.2, Protein 36.3
VEGETARIAN STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS
Enjoy these Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini Boats. With basil, fresh tomatoes and cracker crumbs, these Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini Boats are sure to be a hit.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings, one stuffed zucchini half each
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut zucchini lengthwise in half; scoop out centers onto cutting board, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Place shells in 9-inch square baking dish; set aside.
- Chop zucchini pulp; place in medium bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the cheese, the tomatoes, cracker crumbs and basil; mix lightly. Spoon evenly into zucchini shells; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
- Bake 15 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g
Tips:
- Choose the right zucchini: Select medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have smooth skin, as they'll hold their shape better during cooking.
- Prepare the zucchini properly: Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds, creating a "boat" shape. Be careful not to cut through the bottom of the zucchini.
- Cook the zucchini until tender: You can either grill, bake, or pan-fry the zucchini boats. Make sure to cook them until they are tender but still slightly firm, about 10-15 minutes, depending on the cooking method.
- Use high-quality ground beef: Choose lean ground beef with a fat content of 80/20 or less for a healthier option. Season the beef generously with salt, pepper, and other desired spices.
- Don't overstuff the zucchini boats: Fill the zucchini boats with the meat mixture, but don't overstuff them, as they may burst during cooking.
- Top with cheese and breadcrumbs: Before baking, top the zucchini boats with a generous amount of shredded mozzarella cheese and bread crumbs. This will create a crispy and flavorful crust.
- Bake until golden brown: Bake the zucchini boats in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread crumbs are golden brown.
Conclusion:
Meaty stuffed zucchini boats are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. With their tender zucchini, flavorful meat filling, and crispy cheese and bread crumb topping, these stuffed zucchini boats are sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. Experiment with different fillings and toppings to create your own unique stuffed zucchini boat recipes.
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