Stuffed Zucchini Boats You Can’t Stop Eating

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Mediterranean Veggie Stuffed Zucchini Boats recipe is a healthy and satisfying option for an easy dinner. Zucchini is hollowed out and filled with a delicious mixture of colorful vegetables and spices, making it perfect for those following Mediterranean diet recipes.

This dish is not only simple to prepare but also allows for customization based on your favorite vegetables. It’s a tasty way to enjoy a nutritious meal that is both light and filling.

Quick and Healthy Zucchini Boats

These stuffed zucchini boats feature zucchini halves filled with a flavorful combination of bell peppers, tomatoes, and feta cheese, topped with fresh herbs. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

4 medium zucchinis, halved lengthwise
1 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley or basil for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare Zucchini: Scoop out the center of each zucchini half using a spoon, creating boats. Place them in a baking dish, cut side up.
Make the Filling: In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the red onion and garlic until fragrant. Add the diced bell peppers and tomatoes, and cook for about 5 minutes until they soften. Stir in the oregano, salt, and pepper.
Add Cheese: Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the crumbled feta cheese.

Stuff the Zucchini: Spoon the vegetable mixture evenly into the hollowed zucchini halves.
Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the zucchini is tender and slightly golden.
Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving warm.