Description
These Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a flavorful Mediterranean dish made with tender zucchini halves filled with rice, herbs, tomatoes, and optional ground meat, then topped with feta and mozzarella cheese. Baked until golden and tender, this easy recipe is perfect for a healthy and satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 250g ground beef or lamb (optional)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Slice zucchinis lengthwise and scoop out centers. Chop the flesh.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil.
- Add meat if using and cook until browned.
- Stir in chopped zucchini flesh, tomatoes, rice, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Fill zucchini shells with mixture.
- Top with feta and mozzarella.
- Cover and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake 15–20 minutes more until golden.
Notes
Substitute quinoa for rice for a gluten-free version. Add pine nuts for texture. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini half
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg