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stuffed zucchini boats with melted cheese and cherry tomatoes on a rustic plate top with parsley.
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Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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Stuffed zucchini boats with melted cheese and cherry tomatoes. A simple plant-forward dish with fresh flavor and rich texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 184
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large zucchini halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Scoop out the center of each zucchini half slightly.
  3. Place zucchini boats on a baking tray.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil.
  5. Sprinkle garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper inside the zucchini.
  6. Fill with cherry tomatoes.
  7. Top with shredded cheese.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted.
  9. Remove from oven.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 194mgPotassium: 547mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 872IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 185mgIron: 1mg

Notes

• Do not overbake to keep zucchini firm
• Use mozzarella or feta for different flavor variations
• Add breadcrumbs for extra texture if desired

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