HEALTHY RECIPE - Easy Zucchini Boats 2 Ways

Zucchini Boats are the newest low-carb trend and oh buoy are they making a wave! Check out how we add two fun and tasty twists to this healthy dish.

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Southwestern Stuffed Zucchini

Ingredients

4 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, scoop out the middle to create zucchini boat (discard scooped out pulp)

1 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
½ jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
½ cup fresh or frozen corn (thawed)
½ cup black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup salsa
2 tsp fresh lime juice
¼ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp chili powder
¼ tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1) Preheat oven to 425ºF. Place hollowed out zucchini halves in a 13x9-inch baking dish. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, red pepper, garlic and jalapeno, cooking for 4 minutes until softened. Stir in corn, black beans, salsa, lime juice, cumin, chili powder and salt, continuing to cook 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley. Generously fill each zucchini half and sprinkle cheddar cheese over top. Bake for 15-20 minutes until heated through and cheese has melted.

Serves 6-8

Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini

Ingredients

4 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, scoop out the middle to create zucchini boat (discard scooped out pulp)

1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup crumbled Feta cheese
¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
¼ cup chopped Kalamata olives
2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, finely minced
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

¼ cup crumbled Feta cheese, for topping

Directions

1) Preheat oven to 425ºF. Place hollowed out zucchini in a 13x9-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, toss together red pepper, green pepper, tomatoes, Feta, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and generously fill each zucchini half. Top with remaining ¼ cup Feta cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until heated through.

Serves 6-8