pesto stuffed zucchini boats
a recipe that looks a little complicated, but is actually SO easy & SO flavorful. 💚🥒✨
these zucchini boats are stuffed with protein, sautéed veggies, creamy pesto, & melty cheese for an easy dinner that’s packed with flavor + good stuff.
savory. cheesy. herby. tangy. crispy. & packed with protein + fiber. 🤌
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
40 minutes
INGREDIENTS
13
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients
choose a protein
- 1 lb1 lb1 lb oven-baked chicken thighs (click for recipe)
- 1 lb1 lb1 lb oven-baked turkey tenderloin (click for recipe)
- 1 lb1 lb1 lb Ground Chicken, or ground meat of choice, cooked
- 1 lb1 lb1 lb Tuna, Canned, drained
zucchini boats
- 444 Zucchini, of similar size
- 2 cups2 cups2 cups sautéed frozen vegetables (click for recipe), I used peppers, onions, & mushrooms
- 1/2 cup1/2 cup1/2 cup basil pesto (click for recipe)
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Red Pepper Flakes
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- preheat oven to 400.
- cut zucchini in half lengthwise, then scoop out the center to create a “boat”.
- add a little oil, salt, & pepper to zucchini, then place on a sheet pan & bake for 15 minutes while preparing remaining ingredients.
- choose any pre-cooked protein you like, saute up any veggies, & make a batch of pesto.
- combine protein, veggies, pesto, & mozzarella cheese.
- spoon into zucchini boats, then sprinkle parmesan cheese on top.
- bake for another 20-25 minutes or until zucchini is tender; option to broil for last 2-3 minutes to get cheese nice & crispy.
- drizzle with balsamic vinegar & sprinkle on red pepper flakes.
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Coconut Free Egg Free Gluten Free Grain Free Keto Meat Other Poultry Sauces & Dressings Seafood Shellfish Free Side Dishes Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 129 |
| Fat: | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 0 g |
| Protein: | 15 g |
| Cholesterol: | 60 g |
| Sodium: | 84 mg |
| Fiber: | 0 g |
| Sugars: | 0 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated for total recipe. | |
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