Baked Zucchini Boats
These Baked Zucchini Boats are a comforting meal filled with savory marinara, bubbling cheese, and crispy breadcrumbs, perfect for enjoying seasonal zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the center.
- Brush the zucchini boats with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix together the marinara sauce, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the mixture, pressing down gently.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the stuffed boats.
- Place the boats on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a crunchier topping, broil the zucchini boats for the last 2-3 minutes of baking. You can customize the fillings with different cheeses or proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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