Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Name: Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 2 large zucchini (or 3 medium, halved lengthwise); 1 large egg (beaten); 1 cup torn crusty bread (crumbled); ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ½ garlic clove (minced); ½ cup quartered cherry tomatoes; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; ¼ cup pine nuts; ¼ teaspoon sea salt (plus more for sprinkling); Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling); Freshly ground black pepper; Pesto (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:20min

We love to make these stuffed zucchini boats for an easy summer dinner! With medium zucchini, the recipe serves 6 as a side dish. With large zucchini, it serves 4 as a main course.

Updated at: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:04:18 GMT