STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS WITH SPINACH & GRAIN RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Spinach & Grain Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-48

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cloves garlic minced
2 tbsp butter
Sea salt and ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup of your choice, (Farro, Rice, Quinoa, Barley)
1 cup frozen (10 oz) spinach, drained well
1-1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup half n half (more if needed)
1/2 can (15 oz) petite diced tomatoes
1 cup Parmesan cheese
2 medium zucchini
12 oz pkg of shredded mozzerella cheese
Optional: 1/4-1/2 lb. Italian sausage***

Steps:

In heavy saucepan, with tight lid: saute garlic in butter and season with salt & pepper Add farro, spinach, broth, 1/2 tsp salt and dash of pepper. Bring to boil then reduce heat to low and cook covered (20-25 minutes) Add half-n-half, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese. Mix well. Season with salt & pepper if needed. If mixture too thick add a little more of half n half Preheat oven to 400 Slice zucchini evenly in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds to form boat (if you want some seeds, leave them in boat.) Sprinkle boats with more parmesan chese. Fill up each boat with mixture (heap them) Place in large roasting pan Top with shredded mozzerella cheese Bake for 20-25 minutes or till zucchini is fork tender ***Note: if using sausage, cook in frying pan and crumble well. Add only meat to mixture and cook along with rice/spinach, etc. You do not want to use fat in dish.