Source: Elenglush, AdobeStockAmong dozens of dishes that can be made from zucchini, boats stand out. They are great because they are a complete main course, not just an appetizer. Zucchini boats can also be made with a wide variety of fillings – cottage cheese, minced meat, vegetables, or cheese. We share 15 recipes that are guaranteed to turn out perfectly!
1. Zucchini Boats with Chicken and Vegetables
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruAny boneless chicken part will work.
You will need: 4 zucchinis, 500 g chicken, 2 tomatoes, 1 onion, 100 g hard cheese, 20 g butter, 2 cloves garlic, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Cut the zucchinis lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh with a spoon, leaving walls about 10 mm thick. Mince the chicken. Peel the tomatoes and finely chop all vegetables along with the zucchini flesh.
Sauté the onion with garlic for 3-4 minutes, add the minced chicken and continue frying until it changes color. Add the tomatoes and zucchini flesh, season, and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Place the zucchini boats on parchment paper, fill them with the stuffing, and add a slice of butter on top of each. Sprinkle everything with grated cheese and bake for 20-30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Sprinkle the finished boats with chopped herbs.
2. Zucchini Boats with Cottage Cheese and Cheese
Source: cookpad.comBefore serving, you can sprinkle the boats with chopped parsley or dill.
You will need: 2 zucchinis, 150-200 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, 50 g hard cheese, 3 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Mix cottage cheese, egg, minced garlic, and spices. Cut the zucchinis, remove some of the flesh with a spoon, and fill the resulting boats with the cottage cheese mixture. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake in the oven for 40 minutes at 160 degrees Celsius. After 20 minutes, increase the temperature to 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Zucchini Boats with Cottage Cheese and Pesto
Source: lady.mail.ruAnother dietary recipe for zucchini boats for lovers of cottage cheese fillings.
You will need: 2 zucchinis, 250 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, 50 g dill, 2 tbsp pesto sauce, salt, ground black pepper.
Preparation: Cut the zucchinis lengthwise and remove the seeds. Mix cottage cheese, egg, chopped dill, pesto, salt, and black pepper to taste. Fill the boats with this mixture and bake for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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4. Zucchini Boats with Chicken Fillet
Source: dzen.ruIf you want the filling to be less dry, use thigh fillet.
You will need: 300 g chicken fillet, 2 zucchinis, 2 tsp grainy mustard, 10 g parsley, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the chicken fillet. Cut the zucchinis, scoop out the flesh, and finely chop it. Mix the zucchini flesh, chicken fillet, grainy mustard, chopped parsley, and spices to taste. Fill the boats with the resulting mixture and bake them for 40 minutes in the oven at 180-200 degrees Celsius.
5. Zucchini Boats with Minced Meat and Cheese
Source: povar.tvChoose any minced meat to your taste – pork, beef, chicken, or turkey.
You will need: 5-6 zucchinis, 500 g minced meat, 4-5 tbsp breadcrumbs, 150 g hard cheese, spices.
Preparation: Cut the zucchinis, remove the flesh with a spoon, and finely chop it with a knife or blend it. Mix the flesh with minced meat, breadcrumbs, and spices. You can also add garlic, herbs, or chili. Fill the boats with the minced meat mixture and bake for half an hour in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius. Then sprinkle them with grated cheese and bake for another 15 minutes.
6. Zucchini Boats with Rice and Vegetables
Source: mirtesen.ruTo make them lean, omit the cheese and butter.
You will need: 1 zucchini, 100 g rice, 50 g hard cheese, 100 g tomatoes, 60 g onion, 50 g butter, 1 clove garlic, spices.
Preparation: Cut the zucchini, remove the flesh, and finely chop it. Briefly boil the prepared boats for 5 minutes in boiling salted water. Finely chop and sauté the onion with garlic in butter until translucent, add the zucchini flesh and cook for 2-3 minutes. Then add the peeled and finely chopped tomato, and fry everything together for another 2-3 minutes. Add the rice, cooked almost until done, mix, and simmer the filling for 5-7 minutes. Season it to taste, mix with grated cheese, and spoon into the boats. Bake the filled boats in the oven for 8-10 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
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7. Zucchini Boats with Couscous and Green Peas
Source: cookpad.comA very original filling option when you want some variety.
You will need: 3-4 zucchinis, 100 g couscous, 10 olives, 50 g hard cheese, 50 g frozen green peas, 20 g butter, 50 g onion, 2-3 sprigs of herbs, spices.
Preparation: Prepare the couscous according to package instructions and add half of the butter to it. Cut the zucchinis lengthwise, scoop out the flesh, and bake the halves for 10 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
Sauté the chopped onion in the remaining butter, add the chopped zucchini flesh and green peas, and cook for another 7-10 minutes, stirring. Mix the prepared vegetables with couscous, season, and spoon this filling into the boats. Garnish with chopped olives, sprinkle with grated cheese and chopped herbs, and bake the boats for 5-10 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
8. Zucchini Boats with Bell Pepper and Carrots
Source: livejournal.comBright and appetizing boats with a vegetable filling that will leave no one indifferent.
You will need: 2 zucchinis, 150-200 g bell pepper, 100 g carrots, 50 g onion, 25 g breadcrumbs, 10 g herbs, 100 g hard cheese, spices.
Preparation: Cut the zucchinis lengthwise, remove and finely chop the flesh. Finely chop the remaining vegetables in the same way. Lightly drizzle the zucchini with oil and bake them in the oven for 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
Sauté the onion until translucent, add the vegetables, season, and simmer the filling for 7-10 minutes covered over low heat. Let the vegetables cool slightly and mix with chopped herbs, breadcrumbs, and 2/3 of the grated cheese. Spoon the filling into the boats, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and bake the zucchinis for another 15 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.
9. Zucchini Boats with Pork and Tomatoes
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruThese boats will make an excellent main course for a family dinner.
You will need: 2 zucchinis, 80 g rice, 50 g onion, 300 g minced pork, 100 g carrots, 100 g hard cheese, 2 tomatoes, 100 g sour cream, 1 bunch of herbs, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, grate the carrots, and sauté them until soft. Cook the rice almost until done. Mix minced pork, rice, sautéed vegetables, and spices to taste. Cut the zucchinis, remove the flesh, and fill the boats with the minced meat mixture. Top with thin tomato slices, spread with sour cream, and sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake the boats for 40 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius, covering with foil if necessary. At the end of cooking, sprinkle the dish with chopped herbs.
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10. Zucchini Boats with Beans
Source: povar.ruWe recommend boiling the beans in advance, as this will take the most time.
You will need: 2-3 zucchinis, 1/2 cup cooked or canned beans, 2 tomatoes, 1/2 onion, spices.
Preparation: Cut the zucchinis in half, carefully remove the flesh, and drizzle the halves with oil. Bake them for half an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Chop and sauté the onion until golden, add the finely chopped tomatoes, season, and simmer the vegetables until cooked. Mix them with the beans and spoon into the boats. Return everything to the oven for another 5 minutes.
11. Zucchini Boats with Mushrooms and Sour Cream
Source: receptisalatov.comFor this recipe, we recommend using fresh, not frozen, mushrooms.
You will need: 3 zucchinis, 400 g champignons, 1 onion, 150 g hard cheese, 3 tbsp sour cream, spices, herbs.
Preparation: Cut the zucchinis lengthwise and remove the flesh. Finely chop and sauté the mushrooms with onion until cooked. Season to taste, mix with sour cream, and simmer for another 1 minute. Add chopped herbs and fill the boats with the resulting mixture. Sprinkle everything with grated cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
12. Zucchini Boats with Cottage Cheese and Tomatoes
Source: pinterest.comFor aroma, you can add a little sun-dried tomatoes.
You will need: 4 zucchinis, 3 tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 2 tbsp olives, 1 onion, 1 chili pepper, 2 cloves garlic, 120 g cottage cheese, 50 g pine nuts or other nuts, 50 g breadcrumbs, 5-6 basil leaves, spices.
Preparation: Cut the zucchinis and carefully remove the center. Drizzle them with oil and bake for 8-10 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Peel and finely chop the tomatoes. Mince all other ingredients. Mix the zucchini flesh, all vegetables, garlic, and chili. Sauté all of this for 5-7 minutes, stirring.
Mix the vegetables with cottage cheese, half of the basil, and half of the nuts. Season and spoon the filling into the boats, sprinkle them with breadcrumbs and the remaining nuts. Bake for another 8-10 minutes and sprinkle with the remaining basil before serving.
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13. Zucchini Boats with Ham and Cream Cheese
Source: tvcook.ruThese boats can be quickly prepared even for breakfast.
You will need: 2 zucchinis, 1 onion, 100 g cream cheese, 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, 100 g hard cheese, 150 g ham, 2-3 sprigs of herbs, spices.
Preparation: Cut the zucchinis, remove the centers, and parboil the boats for 2-3 minutes in boiling water. Finely chop the zucchini flesh and mix it with cream cheese and Parmesan.
Separately chop and sauté the onion until cooked, add the finely chopped ham, fry for 2-3 minutes, and season to taste. Mix both parts of the filling and spoon into the boats. Sprinkle everything with grated hard cheese and bake for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Zucchini Boats with Shrimp
Source: za-edoy.ruThis recipe will surely win your heart with its ease and speed of preparation.
You will need: 4 zucchinis, 300-350 g peeled shrimp, 2 tomatoes, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 50 g grated Parmesan, 100 g mozzarella, 2-3 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Cut the zucchinis and scoop out the flesh. Drizzle the halves with olive oil and season to taste – thyme or other aromatic herbs would be excellent. Bake the zucchini halves for 20 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
Sauté the shrimp in a tablespoon of butter until golden, season, and set aside. Mince the zucchini flesh with garlic, and sauté them in the remaining butter. Add the shrimp to the vegetables, pour in the cream, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Cook everything together for 3-5 minutes. Fill the boats with this mixture, sprinkle with grated mozzarella, and bake for another 10 minutes.
15. Zucchini Boats with Turkey and Mozzarella
Source: pinterest.comA simple yet sophisticated dish.
You will need: 4 zucchinis, 500 g ground turkey, 1/2 onion, 1/2 bell pepper, 1 cup crushed tomatoes, 100 g grated mozzarella, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp Italian herbs, spices.
Preparation: Cut the zucchinis and scoop out the flesh. Parboil the boats for 1-2 minutes in boiling water. Mince the flesh and reserve about 1/2 cup for the filling.
Sauté the ground turkey until it changes color, add minced garlic, onion, bell pepper, zucchini flesh, crushed tomatoes, Italian herbs, and spices to taste. Simmer everything together for 15 minutes, stirring. Fill the boats with the resulting mixture, sprinkle with mozzarella, and bake for 30 minutes in the oven under foil at 180 degrees Celsius.