Savory Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini Boats in 20 Minutes
Enjoy these Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini Boats, a fresh, healthy, and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Griddle
Ingredients
For the Zucchini Boats
- 4 medium zucchini
For the Filling
- 1 pound ground beef can be substituted with ground turkey or lentils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
- 3 cloves garlic fresh, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried or fresh
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried or fresh
- 1 teaspoon paprika optional
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup pine nuts optional, can be omitted
For Garnishing
- 2 tablespoons extra parsley for garnish
- 1/4 cup additional feta for garnish
Instructions
Making the Stuffed Zucchini Boats
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, cooking until nicely browned and fully cooked through.
- Mix in salt, pepper, fresh garlic, oregano, thyme, and paprika. Stir and let flavors meld for 1-2 minutes.
- Toss in the halved cherry tomatoes and chopped parsley. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Halve the zucchinis lengthwise, brush with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the zucchinis, flesh side down, for about 3-5 minutes until softened, then flip and grill another 3-5 minutes.
- Carefully scoop out the flesh from the zucchinis, leaving about 1/4 inch on the sides.
- Mix the scooped-out zucchini flesh with the beef mixture until well incorporated.
- Fill each hollowed zucchini half with the beef mixture, top with feta cheese, pine nuts, and extra parsley.
Notes
Customize the filling to meet your dietary preferences. You can use ground turkey or lentils instead of beef.