Spicy Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Name: Spicy Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Cuisine: Italian, European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini; 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 medium tomato (seeded and finely chopped); 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms; 1/2 tsp. dried basil; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 3/4 cups shredded Parmesan cheese (divided); 2 tsp. fresh basil (chopped)

4 steps

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:03:36 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories297 kcal (15%)

Total Fat22.6 g (32%)

Carbs11.2 g (4%)

Sugars6.7 g (7%)

Protein14.5 g (29%)

Sodium372.3 mg (19%)

Fiber3.1 g (11%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

medium, seeded and finely chopped

½ cupfresh mushrooms

finely chopped

½ tspdried basil

½ tspdried oregano

¼ tspcrushed red pepper flakes

2 Tbspolive oil

¾ cupsshredded Parmesan cheese

divided

2 tspfresh basil

chopped

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400° degrees F.

Step 2

Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out pulp and seeds, leaving 1/4-inch shell (use a small spoon for this). Reserve pulp from two zucchini and chop. Combine zucchini pulp, garlic, tomato, mushrooms, basil, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, olive oil and 1/2 cup cheese in a medium bowl. Divide mixture among zucchini shells.

Step 3

Place stuffed zucchini in a 13 x 9 baking dish; cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Top with fresh basil.

Step 4

Enjoy!

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