Quick Zucchini Cheese Boats
Elevate your weeknight meals with these irresistible Quick Zucchini Cheese Boats—a simple, flavorful recipe that's ready in just 25 minutes! Perfectly baked zucchini halves serve as the edible vessel for a mouthwatering combination of gooey mozzarella, nutty Parmesan, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all seasoned with aromatic garlic powder, olive oil, and a dash of salt and pepper. This low-carb, veggie-packed delight is ideal as a quick snack, appetizer, or side dish that pairs effortlessly with any main course. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, these zucchini boats are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Easy to prepare and oven-baked to perfection, this is the ultimate recipe for a cheesy, healthy comfort food fix!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 6 cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash the zucchinis thoroughly. Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds, creating a shallow boat shape.
Brush the zucchini boats with olive oil on both sides and sprinkle them evenly with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Place the zucchini halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
Fill each zucchini boat with shredded mozzarella cheese, then sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top for added flavor.
Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves or quarters and distribute them over the cheese-filled zucchini boats.
Bake the zucchini boats in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling with golden-brown spots.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the zucchini boats cool slightly before transferring them to a serving plate.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1083 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.8 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 7946 mg | 345% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.8 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.6 g | ||
| Protein | 51.1 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1277 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 3607 mg | 77% | |
*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.
