Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini

Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    288

Delicate zucchini boats brimming with a creamy, herb-infused ricotta filling, baked to golden perfection. This simple yet elegant appetizer is a delightful celebration of fresh flavors and textures.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    3 g
  • Cholesterol
    7 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    670 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Using a spoon, gently scoop out the seeds from each zucchini half, creating a shallow well. Season the cut sides generously with 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, dried basil (or fresh), lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Divide the cheese mixture evenly among the four zucchini halves, mounding it slightly on top. Place the stuffed zucchini onto the prepared baking sheet. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 20 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the zucchini is tender and the filling is golden brown and bubbly, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving. (20 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the ricotta mixture.
If your zucchini are very watery, sprinkle the scooped-out insides with salt and let them sit for 15 minutes before stuffing. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
Fresh herbs like parsley, oregano, or thyme can be substituted for basil.
A drizzle of olive oil over the stuffed zucchini before baking adds richness.
These zucchini boats are best served warm, but they are also delicious at room temperature.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 96 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Dennis Lindgren

    So easy and delicious! My family loved it.

  • Joesph Treutel

    I used fresh basil from my garden, and it made a huge difference.

  • Joany Bosco

    Next time, I'm going to try adding some sun-dried tomatoes to the filling.

  • Moises Considine

    I didn't have Parmesan cheese on hand, so I used Pecorino Romano instead. It was still great!

  • Javonte Zemlak

    I added a clove of minced garlic to the ricotta mixture, and it was amazing!

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