Healthy Stuffed Zucchini Boats With Feta Cheese

Healthy Stuffed Zucchini Boats With Feta Cheese

This stuffed zucchini boats recipe is light and full of cheesy flavor. Is works well served as an appetizer or a main dish. 

It only takes a few ingredients to make them and they are great for the summer.

Servings: 2

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes


Ingredients:

2 medium zucchini (I used Mexican Zucchini)
2 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped green onion
4 oz crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
4 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Wash zucchini and cut into halves lengthwise. 
2. Using a small spoon or a melon baller scoop the flesh out of the zucchini, leaving less that 1/2 inch on the sides, creating a boat.  Chop zucchini flesh and set aside.
3. Spray (brush) zucchini with olive oil on the outside. I find my Misto oil sprayer pretty useful for this. Season with some salt and black pepper. 
4. In a sauce pan heat olive oil on medium heat. Add zucchini flesh, green onion, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Cook for 5-10 minutes until water, released from zucchini evaporates.
5. Meanwhile in a large bowl beat eggs and add crumbled feta cheese.  Add zucchini mixture and mix well.
6. Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Place zucchini boats on baking sheet and scoop mixture into zucchini boats.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the top turns golden. Then add parmesan cheese on top of each boat and bake for 2-3 more minutes, until cheese melts.
9. Serve warm.