Caprese Stuffed Zucchini Boats: Mateo’s 1-Dish Dinner
Enjoy these delicious Caprese Stuffed Zucchini Boats, a perfect low-carb dinner that’s bursting with fresh Italian flavors. Mateo’s creation is a vibrant dish you’ll love to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and some of the flesh to create a boat.
- Brush the zucchini boats with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the zucchini boats on a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, diced mozzarella, chopped basil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Gently stir the ingredients together.
- Spoon the Caprese mixture evenly into the zucchini boats.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the mozzarella is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful creation!
Notes
- You can add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese before baking for extra flavor.
- If you have extra tomato and mozzarella mixture, you can serve it on the side.
- Feel free to experiment with other herbs like oregano or parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini half
- Calories: Approx. 200-250 (will vary based on specific ingredients)
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: Moderate
- Saturated Fat: Moderate
- Unsaturated Fat: Moderate
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Low
- Fiber: Good source
- Protein: Good source
- Cholesterol: Moderate
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