BAKED ITALIAN ZUCCHINI BOATS

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The tantalizing aroma of this savory side dish baking in the oven is sure to whet your appetite. Mom scoops the pulp out of zucchini halves and mixes it with tomato, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs and parsley. -Concetta Maranto Skenfield, Bakersfield, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium zucchini
2 cups dry bread crumbs
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 large tomato, diced
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 3/8-in. shell. Reserve pulp. Cook shells in salted water for 2 minutes. Remove and drain. Set aside. Chop zucchini pulp. Transfer to a large bowl; add the bread crumbs, eggs, tomato, Parmesan cheese, parsley and garlic. Stir in broth, salt and pepper. Fill shells zucchini shells., Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 741mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Angel Dominic
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These zucchini boats are a great way to use up leftover rice. They're also a healthy and delicious meal that can be easily customized to your liking.


Amok Gurung
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I made these zucchini boats for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese.


Lauryn Oliver
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These zucchini boats are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved them and they didn't even realize they were eating zucchini.


Md Hamid Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but these boats were amazing! The filling was so flavorful and the zucchini was perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making these again.


Precious Emmanuel
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These zucchini boats are a great way to use up leftover zucchini. They're also a healthy and delicious meal that can be easily customized to your liking.


Lawrence Blackmon
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I made these zucchini boats for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Jihad Choura
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These zucchini boats are a great way to use up leftover rice. They're also a healthy and delicious meal that can be easily customized to your liking.


Bev Vann
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I made these zucchini boats for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese.


Nabakka Cate
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These zucchini boats are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved them and they didn't even realize they were eating zucchini.


Braxton Griggs
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but these boats were amazing! The filling was so flavorful and the zucchini was perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making these again.


Christian Long
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These zucchini boats are a great way to use up leftover zucchini. They're also a healthy and delicious meal that can be easily customized to your liking.


Abid Sheikh
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I made these zucchini boats for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Nowback
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These zucchini boats are a great way to use up leftover rice. They're also a healthy and delicious meal that can be easily customized to your liking.


Teodor Stefanovic
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I made these zucchini boats for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese.


Allamin Islam
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These zucchini boats are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved them and they didn't even realize they were eating zucchini.


Hamda Humid
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but these boats were amazing! The filling was so flavorful and the zucchini was perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making these again.


Joel Sunday
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These zucchini boats are a great way to use up leftover zucchini. They're also a healthy and delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Suzy Parker
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I made these zucchini boats for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the crispy breadcrumb topping.


Zafarullah Khan
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The zucchini boats were a hit! They were easy to make and so delicious. The filling was flavorful and the zucchini cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.