Quick and easy zucchini boats – a healthy meal or snack that will be ready in just 5 minutes. Endless options for toppings and an excellent way to use your zucchini harvest!
Zucchini is everywhere right now. We always need more easy recipes to use up zucchini!
Traditional zucchini “boats” actually scoop out the inside of the zucchini, and stuff it with toppings.
I think just slicing the zucchini works just fine for a couple toppings, but you may want to do the scoop method if you’re really loading it up.
I made a simple tomato and cheese version. Instead of cutting the zucchini in half, the one I had seemed thick enough to get 4 slices out of it, so that’s what I did.
You can add a little honey first if you’re like me and want it a little sweet!
Then I cut up some mini heirloom tomatoes and added the slices on top.
Cherry tomatoes would work well too.
Of course some shredded cheese (I used an Italian blend) and some dried basil for added flavor.
Because I was running short on time, I popped these in the microwave for a couple minutes, rather than baking.
Can’t get much easier than that!
Quick and easy zucchini boats
Quick and easy zucchini boats - a healthy meal or snack that will be ready in just 5 minutes. Endless options for toppings and an excellent way to use your zucchini harvest!
Ingredients
- 1 large zucchini
- honey, (optional)
- 1 cup mini heirloom or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 handful shredded cheese, (I used a 4-cheese Italian blend)
- dried basil, for topping
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- Wash the zucchini and cut off the ends. Cut lengthwise into 4 slices to make the bottoms of the "boats." Place the slices on a microwave safe plate.
- If desired, drizzle honey on top of zucchini slices. (Can use tomato sauce here instead if you choose.)
- Slice your tomatoes in half and place on top of zucchini boats.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the tomatoes, and finish off with the dried basil or herb of your choosing.
- Microwave for a minute or two until cheese has melted.
- Eat immediately!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1 boatAmount Per Serving: Calories: 85Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 241mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 4g
Nutrition information is calculated automatically by an online tool at Nutritionix. It is not always accurate. Please use your own tools to check if you rely on this information.
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maggie
Friday 29th of September 2017
I love zucchini boats. Thanks for sharing this recipe
lori @ The HealthMinded.com
Wednesday 17th of September 2014
Just picked up fresh zucchini at the farmers' market! Zucchini is so mild and it can take on whatever you want to top it. The boats you have created here make a great presentation, too. Gotta love that!
Kelly
Wednesday 17th of September 2014
Thanks Lori!
Marilyn @ MamaBerries
Thursday 4th of September 2014
Kelly! This looks so delicious, I love the colors and how quick and easy it is to put together! It looks very re-freshing ;-)
Kelly
Sunday 7th of September 2014
Thanks so much Marilyn!
Michelle
Friday 22nd of August 2014
Love zucchini and I didn't know you could make it look so elegant. I will be giving this a try with our zucchini from the garden.
Kelly
Friday 22nd of August 2014
Awesome Michelle! I wish I grew zucchini in my garden this year. Let me know how it turns out!
Pam
Friday 22nd of August 2014
So pretty and tasty. Love it!
Kelly
Friday 22nd of August 2014
Thank you Pam!