Zucchini Boats

From Cruising The Mediterranean on Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 3 green onions, thinly sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, grated

• 2 tomatoes, chopped

• ¼ cup chopped parsley

• ¼ cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated

• ¼ cup fresh mozzarella, cubed

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°.

2. Scoop out the center of the zucchini and chop into small dice.

3. Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat; add the onion and garlic cook until fragrant. Add chopped zucchini pieces to pan with the tomatoes and cook, stirring, until the mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley and grated Parm; season with salt and pepper.

4. Fill the zucchini shells with the tomato mixture, sprinkle with the mozzarella and place on a baking sheet. Bake until the cheese is melted and the shells are slightly softened.