Best Stuffed Zucchini Boats With Spinach Grain Recipes

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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.

STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS



Stuffed Zucchini Boats image

While any medium sized ripe zucchinis will do, use garden fresh ones if you have them. The tender sweet flesh of the zucchinis paired with the spiced meat and cool yogurt sauce will make you forget that this dish is less than 500 calories per serving!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 zucchinis (about 2 1/2 pounds), halved lengthwise and seeds scooped out
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 onion, diced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 pound ground turkey
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
3 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup packed fresh dill, torn

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Drizzle a rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season the zucchini halves with salt and pepper. Add to the baking sheet and turn to coat with the oil. Arrange the zucchini cut-side down in a single layer. Roast until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the cumin and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook 30 seconds. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and chicken broth until combined. Cook until the broth is reduced to a thick sauce, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn the zucchini boats cut-side up and fill with the turkey mixture, packing it in. Sprinkle with the cheese and roast until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the yogurt and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the zucchini boats with the yogurt mixture and top with the dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 110 milligrams, Sodium 864 milligrams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 12 grams

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