Creamy Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Boats for Easy Weeknight Meals
A delicious recipe for creamy spinach and cheese stuffed zucchini boats that makes for a perfect easy weeknight meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center to create boats.
- In a skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese with the sautéed spinach, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Stuff the zucchini boats with the cheese mixture.
- Place the stuffed zucchinis on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until zucchinis are tender and cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or turkey for added protein.
- This dish can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini half
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Creamy Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Boats