Ingredients for Baby Zucchini Boats
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Garlic Cloves
How to Make Baby Zucchini Boats
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water (about 2 cups) to a boil.
- While the water heats, sauté 1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced into rings, in 1 tablespoon of butter until softened (about 3-5 minutes).
- Remove the onions from the pan and set aside, keeping warm.
- Gently wash 4 medium zucchini and carefully cut them in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds and some of the flesh to create a small boat shape.
- Add the zucchini boats to the boiling water and cook for only 2-3 minutes, until just tender-crisp.
- Immediately remove the zucchini from the boiling water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In the same pan, lightly brown 2 cloves of minced garlic in the remaining butter (about 30 seconds).
- Arrange the zucchini boats on a serving platter. Top each boat with the sautéed onions and drizzle generously with the garlic butter.
- Garnish with fresh herbs (optional, such as parsley or chives).
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
21g
Fat
27g
Carbs
3g
