Stuffed Zucchini Boats 2 Ways
Stuffed zucchini is a delicious and nutritious meal! These zucchini boats are made in two ways. They can be made vegetarian or with meat!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Italian zucchini recipes, stuffed zucchini boat recipe, stuffed zucchini boats, vegetarian stuffed zucchini
Servings: 4 servings
Italian Stuffed
- 4 medium zucchini 8 halves
- 1 pound grass-fed hamburger
- ½ yellow onion diced
- 1 ½ cup marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 2 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley plus more to garnish with if you want
- 2 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
- Top with desired amount shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese.
- Pink salt and black pepper buy pink salt here to taste
- A couple tablespoon of refined coconut oil, avocado oil, or olive oil.
Veggie Stuffed
- 3 medium zucchini 6 halves
- ½ large red onion cut in thick slices
- ½ cup red bell pepper cut in slices
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ½ of zucchini sliced and halved
- 2 sliced Jalapeno peppers remove seeds for less heat
- 2 large garlic cloves grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1-2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- A couple of tablespoon of refined coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil divide for frying and topping before adding to oven
- Desired amount of grated mozzarella or parmesan to top
Italian Stuffed
Cut your zucchini in half longways and scoop out center with a spoon.
Season the zucchini lightly with salt and pepper and set aside on a cookie sheet or large baking dish.
In a frying pan add a little oil, and sauté onions for 2-3 minutes. Add hamburger meat and season with salt and pepper. You can also add Italian seasoning and garlic powder for extra taste. Cook until meat is cooked through.
Add grated garlic and stir in.
Stir in the marinara sauce
Add in chopped parsley and basil.
Spoon mixture evenly into prepared zucchini, and top with cheese.
Drizzle with oil.
Cover and bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes.
Uncover and bake another 5-10 minutes or until cheese is lightly brown.
Veggie Stuffed
Cut you zucchini in half longways and scoop out center with a spoon.
Season the zucchini lightly with salt and pepper and set aside onto a cookie sheet or large baking dish.
Add oil to the pan. Add cut up onions, and bell pepper and sauté for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
Add remaining veggies.
Season generously with salt and pepper and stir in balsamic.
Cook until vegetables start to get tender.
Spoon mixture evenly into prepared zucchini, and top with cheese.
Drizzle with oil.
Cover and bake at 375 for 25-30 minutes.
Uncover and bake another 5-10 minutes or until cheese is lightly brown.
- You may need to bake a little longer depending on how big your zucchinis are.
- Italian yields 8 zucchini halves
- Veggie yields 4 zucchini halves