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Three Cheese Zucchini Boats

These vegetarian stuffed zucchini boats have three kinds of cheese and a layer of delicious vegetables. Perfect for meatless meals or as a side.

3 cheese zucchini boats with vegetables

 

It’s the last day of #FarmersMarketWeek and the #FestiveFoodies Facebook group is wrapping up the week with more recipes for you to enjoy! Monday, I posted these easy-to-make Air Fryer Kale Chips and Wednesday it was this cheesy tomato and squash casserole. Today, it’s this delicious meatless meal loaded with fresh vegetables and three kinds of cheese.  At the end of the posts you will find more Farmers Market recipes to save.  You can also follow the hashtag on social media to catch others you may miss.

I definitely could eat this dish every day and by changing up the vegetables and cheese it’s like a different meal each time. Choosing what I had on hand to make cheese stuffed zucchini boats, it was a winner with everyone.  It’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time then all you need to do is bake.  

Three cheese stuffed zucchini with veggies on a while plate

 

This stuffed zucchini recipe is one of my favorites to make not just because it’s simple and delicious, but it uses vegetables in the refrigerator that I may need to use up before they expire. Stuffed zucchini is great for meat lovers too since you can always make some with ground beef or sausage and some with just the veggies.  

How to Make Stuffed Zucchini

You’ll need medium to large zucchinis for this recipe.  I had medium ones on hand but really the large the better so you can stuff more in them.  Start by cutting off the ends and then slice the zucchini in half lengthwise.  Using a spoon, scoop out the white flesh of the zucchini with the seeds.  You want to scoop enough so that you have a reservoir for the stuffing.  Place zucchini boats in a 13 x 9 inch baking pan or on a small baking sheet. Set aside for now.

hollowed out Zucchini boats

 

If you haven’t already, this is time to chop, slice and dice your vegetables for the middle layer.  I used broccoli, mushrooms, onions, and red bell pepper.

In small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and Italian seasoning plus pepper to taste. I omit salt but add to taste if desired. Spoon equal amounts of ricotta cheese mixture into zucchini boats.

ricotta cheese layer in zucchini boats

 

Grab a medium skillet and heat a small amount of olive oil (about 1 tablespoon) on medium high heat.  Saute your chopped vegetables until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.  You want them al dente because they will continue to cook in the oven. 

vegetables for stuffed zucchini

 

Spoon equal amounts of the vegetables over the ricotta cheese layer.

layering the vegetables in zucchini boats

 

In a small bowl, combine the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, then top each zucchini boat with equal amounts.  Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.  Serve immediately.

top cheese layer for zucchini boats

 

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3 cheese stuffed zucchini with veggies

 

Three cheese stuffed zucchini with veggies on a while plate

Three Cheese Zucchini Boats

These vegetarian stuffed zucchini boats have three kinds of cheese and a layer of delicious vegetables. Perfect for meatless meals or as a side.
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Ingredients

  • 3 medium to large zucchini
  • 1 15 ounce container of ricotta cheese (part-skim)
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup mushroom, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup any color bell pepper, chopped (I used red)
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • You'll need medium to large zucchinis for this recipe.  I had medium ones on hand but really the large the better so you can stuff more in them.  Start by cutting off the ends and then slice the zucchini in half lengthwise.  Using a spoon, scoop out the white flesh of the zucchini with the seeds.  You want to scoop enough so that you have a reservoir for the stuffing.  Place zucchini boats in a 13 x 9 inch baking pan or on a small baking sheet. Set aside for now.
  • If you haven't already, this is time to chop, slice and dice your vegetables for the middle layer.  I used broccoli, mushrooms, onions, and red bell pepper.
  • In small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and Italian seasoning plus pepper to taste. I omit salt but add to taste if desired. Spoon equal amounts of ricotta cheese mixture into zucchini boats.
  • Grab a medium skillet and heat a small amount of olive oil (about 1 tablespoon) on medium high heat.  Saute your chopped vegetables until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.  You want them al dente because they will continue to cook in the oven.
  • Spoon equal amounts of the vegetables over the ricotta cheese layer.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, then top each zucchini boat with equal amounts. 
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.  Serve immediately.

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Three cheese stuffed zucchini

 

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