By Dr. Darcy
Cheesy Tuna Melt Zuchinni Boats(After 3rd Week)
Protein, vegetable, lunch, dinner, easy, simple, budget friendly
Updated at: Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:43:33 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
20
Low
Glycemic Load
2
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories149.9 kcal (7%)
Total Fat3.2 g (5%)
Carbs9.6 g (4%)
Sugars6 g (7%)
Protein21.1 g (42%)
Sodium782.4 mg (39%)
Fiber2.3 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
1zucchini
large, halved lengthwise
kosher salt
pepper
to taste
5 ozcanned tuna in water
drained
1stalk celery
finely chopped
0.5red onion
small, diced
¼ cupplain Greek yogurt
triple zero or chobani zero sugar
2 tablespoonsdill
chopped
1 teaspoondijon mustard
1 tablespoonfresh lemon juice
1jalapeño
thinly sliced or chopped
¼ cupshredded fat free cheddar cheese
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2
Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides (save for another use).
Step 3
Place zucchini halves on the tray, spray with cooking oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 12–15 minutes until just tender.
Step 4
In a bowl, mix tuna, celery, red onion, Greek yogurt, dill, Dijon, lemon juice, and jalapeño. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5
Stuff the baked zucchini halves with the tuna mixture and sprinkle with cheddar.
Step 6
Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes, until cheese is melted.
Step 7
Top with any optional garnishes and serve.
Step 8
Optional toppings:
Step 9
chopped tomatoes
Step 10
red chili peppers
Step 11
green onions
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