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italian stuffed zucchini boats

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Recipe by
LINDA BAILEY
@miffed13
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI

Our Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a creative way to utilize some of those delicious veggies you have growing in your garden or picked up from the market! From Mr. Food.

yield 2 -4
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For italian stuffed zucchini boats

  • 2 lg
    zucchinis
  • 2 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1 lg
    tomato seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp
    crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 3/4 c
    (3 ounces) shredded parmesan cheese, divided
  • 2 tsp
    fresh basil, chopped

How To Make italian stuffed zucchini boats

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9"x 13" baking dish with cooking spray.Cut zucchinis in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp and seeds, leaving 1/4-inch shell (use a small spoon for this). Reserve pulp from both zucchinis and chop.
  • 2
    In a medium bowl,combine pulp,garlic,tomato, mushrooms,basil,oregano,crushed red pepper flakes,olive oil and 1/2 cup cheese. Divide mixture evenly between zucchini shells. Place stuffed zucchinis in prepared baking dish.
  • 3
    Cover with foil. Bake 25 minutes,or until zucchinis are tender. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered 5 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Top with fresh basil and serve.
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