Zucchini Boats Recipe

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Zucchini Boats
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Directions:

  1. Trim and discard zucchini ends.
  2. Working the 3 widest, cut across width into 2-inch lengths.
  3. Using a melon baller or small spoon, scoop out inner meat and seeds of each 2-inch piece, leaving a thin base at bottom so the boats stands for stuffing.
  4. Place scooped-out centers into a food processor.
  5. Roughly chop remaining zucchini. Add to food processor and puree until well chopped.
  6. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch zucchini boats just until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
  7. Immediately refresh in a bowl of iced water. Drain and arrange. flatside down, in a large jely roll pan or roasting pan.
  8. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  9. Stuffing for zucchini:.
  10. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  11. Add reserved chopped zucchini and saute until liquid is evaporated, about 15 minutes.
  12. Stir in nuts, cook for 1 minute, then add cream, salt, and pepper.
  13. Bring to a boil. Cook until cream thickens, about 3 minutes.
  14. Add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and all bread crumbs. Remove from heat and stir until smooth.
  15. Using a tablespoon or pastry bag fitted with a plain tip, stuff zucchini boats with cream mixture.
  16. Pour boiling water into pan containing filled zucchini boats until it rises about 1/4-inch, to form a water bath.
  17. Bake 15 minutes.
  18. Heat broiler. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over tops and place under broiler until slightly golden, about 1 minute.
  19. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 147.44 Kcal (617 kJ)
Calories from fat 99.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.04g 17%
Cholesterol 18.26mg 6%
Sodium 364.54mg 15%
Potassium 354.91mg 8%
Total Carbs 6.33g 2%
Sugars 3.88g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.06g 8%
Protein 6.56g 13%
Vitamin C 19.4mg 32%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 154.7mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 106.14 Kcal (444 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.95g 17%
Cholesterol 13.14mg 6%
Sodium 262.42mg 15%
Potassium 255.49mg 8%
Total Carbs 4.56g 2%
Sugars 2.79g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.48g 8%
Protein 4.72g 13%
Vitamin C 14mg 32%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 111.4mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.5
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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