Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats
Brighten up your dinner table with these delightful Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats, a quick and easy recipe delivering big flavor! Perfectly tender baby zucchini are transformed into edible boats, filled with a savory breadcrumb mixture featuring grated Parmesan, zesty lemon, garlic, and fresh parsley. A light drizzle of olive oil helps the topping crisp beautifully under the broiler, creating a golden, crunchy contrast to the naturally sweet zucchini. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, these zucchini boats are ready in under 30 minutes, making them an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or elegant appetizers. Serve them warm with a squeeze of fresh lemon for a refreshing finish that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Perfect for entertaining or adding a gourmet touch to your mealtime, this recipe is a must-try for zucchini lovers and anyone seeking a healthy, flavor-packed dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces baby zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.333 cup bread crumbs
- 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 pieces lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your broiler to high and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
Wash and dry the baby zucchini. Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise.
Using a small spoon or melon baller, carefully scoop out a shallow channel from the cut side of each zucchini half to create a 'boat'. Avoid scooping too deeply; leave a sturdy base.
Brush the cut side of each zucchini with olive oil and place them, cut side up, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Stir to mix well.
Spoon the breadcrumb mixture into the prepared zucchini boats, pressing gently to help it adhere.
Drizzle a little more olive oil over the tops of the stuffed zucchini to help them crisp up under the broiler.
Broil the zucchini boats for 6-8 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the zucchini is tender but still slightly crisp.
Remove the zucchini boats from the oven and let them cool for 2 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
184 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.8 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 806 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
