Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats Recipe

Discover Molly Katzen's delightful recipe for Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats, as featured in Fitness Magazine (July 2005)! This vibrant dish is quick, healthy, and bursting with flavor. Perfectly caramelized zucchini boats are topped with melted cheese for a satisfying and elegant meal. Get ready to impress your taste buds in just 22 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 22 mins
Calories 78.1 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats

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How to Make Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats

  1. Preheat your broiler.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-low heat.
  3. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 10 seconds, or until fragrant and golden, but not brown.
  4. Place zucchini halves, cut-side down, in the skillet.
  5. Sprinkle generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  6. Increase heat to medium and cook for 8 minutes, or until the cut surface is caramelized and the zucchini is barely tender.
  7. Carefully flip the zucchini boats. Top each boat with 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese (your favorite kind!).
  8. Cook for 1 minute.
  9. Transfer the skillet to the preheated broiler and cook for 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

7g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats?

Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats takes about 32 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 22 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats?

Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats has approximately 78.1 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats?

The key ingredients for Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats are Olive Oil, Garlic, Zucchini, Salt, Fresh Ground Black Pepper, Parmesan Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.

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