Mediterranean Zucchini Boats
These Mediterranean Zucchini Boats with Tomato and Mozzarella make a fun vegetarian option perfect to enjoy on warm days.
Serving: 4
Calories: 166kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium-large zucchini
- 6 cherry tomatoes, thickly sliced
- ½ garlic clove, finely minced
- 150 g fresh mozzarella, pat dry and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon basil leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- freshly cracked sea salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut each zucchini in half lenghtwise, then carefully scoop out the center of the zucchini.
- Place the zucchini in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
- Place the cherry tomatoes into a bowl, season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the garlic, basil leaves and half the amount of the extra-virgin olive oil.
- Arrange the tomato slices nicely on top of the zucchini, leaving some little gaps.
- Drizzle with the remaining olive oil a baking sheet, place the zucchini on top and bake in a preheated oven to 400°F/200°C for 8-10 mins. Alternatively place them on a hot grill and grill for 3 mins per side.
- Add the chopped mozzarella between the tomato slices.
- Place back in the oven under the broiler now, and grill for 2 mins or until mozzarella has melted and gets a nice golden crust.
- Sprinkle with optional fresh basil leaves and freshly cracked black pepper, and serve
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Nutrition
Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 657IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 1mg
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