Best 5 Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipes

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Zucchini boats are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a more elegant dish for a special gathering, ricotta stuffed zucchini boats are sure to please. The combination of tender zucchini, creamy ricotta, and savory fillings makes this dish a hit with people of all ages. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you can find the perfect ricotta stuffed zucchini boat recipe to suit your taste buds.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

RICOTTA STUFFED ZUCCHINI



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This appetizer is quick to prepare and delicious.

Provided by chunker

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Zucchini Appetizer Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 zucchini, halved lengthwise
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
¼ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Scoop out the seeds of each zucchini half with a spoon. Season the hollowed-out halves with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper.
  • Mix together the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper in a bowl. Divide cheese mixture between four zucchini halves. Arrange stuffed zucchini on greased baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until zucchini is tender and filling is beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 6.7 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 669.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS



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While any medium sized ripe zucchinis will do, use garden fresh ones if you have them. The tender sweet flesh of the zucchinis paired with the spiced meat and cool yogurt sauce will make you forget that this dish is less than 500 calories per serving!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 zucchinis (about 2 1/2 pounds), halved lengthwise and seeds scooped out
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 onion, diced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pound ground turkey
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup packed fresh dill, torn

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Drizzle a rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season the zucchini halves with salt and pepper. Add to the baking sheet and turn to coat with the oil. Arrange the zucchini cut-side down in a single layer. Roast until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the cumin and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook 30 seconds. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and chicken broth until combined. Cook until the broth is reduced to a thick sauce, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn the zucchini boats cut-side up and fill with the turkey mixture, packing it in. Sprinkle with the cheese and roast until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the yogurt and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the zucchini boats with the yogurt mixture and top with the dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 110 milligrams, Sodium 864 milligrams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 12 grams

RICOTTA STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS



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Squash stuffed with ricotta cheese and spinach. I prefer a bit more garlic, and this can also be done on a grill by simply wrapping in foil.

Provided by Whitney

Categories     Zucchini Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 zucchini, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
ground black pepper to taste
1 (24 ounce) jar tomato and basil pasta sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Trim ends of zucchini halves, and scoop out seeds and pulp, leaving about 1/2 inch pulp on skins. In a large saucepan, steam zucchini halves in a vegetable steamer over boiling water for about 5 minutes, until tender but firm. Drain, and immediately plunge into a large bowl filled with enough ice water to cover. Allow to cool completely; drain.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Slowly cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is soft. Stir in spinach, and cook about 1 minute, until wilted.
  • Transfer spinach mixture to a medium bowl, and mix in ricotta cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, basil, oregano and pepper. Stuff zucchini halves with even amounts of the mixture, and arrange in a large baking dish. Drizzle with remaining butter.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until the stuffing is hot and bubbly. Heat tomato sauce in a small saucepan, and spoon over the zucchini half way through baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 75.7 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 669.9 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

STUFFED ZUCCHINI BITES WITH SPINACH AND RICOTTA



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Hollowed out zucchini are the perfect vehicles for a delicious mixture of sauteed spinach, mushrooms and creamy ricotta in these fun bites!

Provided by Jaymee Sire

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound zucchini, sliced crosswise into 1 1/2- to 2-inch rounds
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 scallions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped mushrooms
4 to 5 cups baby spinach
1 1/2 cups part-skim ricotta

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Using a melon baller, carefully scoop out a little spot in the center of each zucchini round for the filling to sit, making sure to leave about a 1/2-inch "floor" at the bottom. Put the scooped zucchini centers on a cutting board, season with salt and pepper and chop.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the mushrooms and chopped zucchini centers and cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms release their liquid and the zucchini start to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and drain off any excess liquid. Stir in the ricotta and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stuff the zucchini cups with the filling and bake on a rimmed baking sheet until the zucchini is cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.

CHICKEN ENCHILADA-STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken Enchilada-Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breast, salt, ground black pepper, chili powder, olive oil, salsa, zucchini, shredded cheddar cheese, roma tomato, avocado, chopped cilantro, lime, nonfat greek yogurt, lime juice, salt

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Lunch

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into ½-inch (1 cm) pieces
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons olive oil
½ cup salsa, mild
1 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, centers hollowed out
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
1 roma tomato, diced
¼ avocado, dinced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges
½ cup nonfat greek yogurt, plain
1 tablespoon lime juice
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • Cut zucchini in half and hollow out the centers
  • Add the Greek yogurt, lime juice, and salt together in a small bowl and stir to combine.
  • On a cutting board, season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and chili powder.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the chicken and cook until browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and let cool. Once cooled, shred the chicken with a fork.
  • Add the chicken to a bowl with the salsa and stir to combine.
  • Stuff chicken mixture in hollowed out zucchini boats, and top with cheddar cheese.
  • Bake until cheese is melted and browned, and zucchini is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Top with tomato, avocado, cilantro, and lime crema. Serve with lime wedges.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 696 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 68 grams, Sugar 29 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right zucchini: Select medium-sized zucchini that are firm and straight. Avoid zucchini that are too large or have blemishes.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like basil, oregano, and thyme add a delicious flavor to the ricotta filling. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but reduce the quantity by half.
  • Don't overcook the zucchini: Zucchini cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked zucchini will become mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Let the zucchini cool before filling: Allow the zucchini to cool slightly before filling it with the ricotta mixture. This will help prevent the ricotta from curdling.
  • Bake the zucchini boats until golden brown: Bake the zucchini boats until they are golden brown and the ricotta filling is set. This will ensure that the zucchini is cooked through and the ricotta is melted and creamy.

Conclusion:

Ricotta stuffed zucchini boats are a delicious and easy-to-make vegetarian dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. They are perfect for a summer meal, as they are light and refreshing. The combination of zucchini, ricotta cheese, and herbs makes for a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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