Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats

Brighten up your dinner table with these delightful Broiled Baby Zucchini Boats, a quick and easy recipe delivering big flavor! Perfectly tender baby zucchini are transformed into edible boats, filled with a savory breadcrumb mixture featuring grated Parmesan, zesty lemon, garlic, and fresh parsley. A light drizzle of olive oil helps the topping crisp beautifully under the broiler, creating a golden, crunchy contrast to the naturally sweet zucchini. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, these zucchini boats are ready in under 30 minutes, making them an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or elegant appetizers. Serve them warm with a squeeze of fresh lemon for a refreshing finish that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Perfect for entertaining or adding a gourmet touch to your mealtime, this recipe is a must-try for zucchini lovers and anyone seeking a healthy, flavor-packed dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:23 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 pieces baby zucchini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.333 cup bread crumbs
• 0.25 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 4 pieces lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your broiler to high and position the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.

Step 2

Wash and dry the baby zucchini. Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise.

Step 3

Using a small spoon or melon baller, carefully scoop out a shallow channel from the cut side of each zucchini half to create a 'boat'. Avoid scooping too deeply; leave a sturdy base.

Step 4

Brush the cut side of each zucchini with olive oil and place them, cut side up, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Stir to mix well.

Step 6

Spoon the breadcrumb mixture into the prepared zucchini boats, pressing gently to help it adhere.

Step 7

Drizzle a little more olive oil over the tops of the stuffed zucchini to help them crisp up under the broiler.

Step 8

Broil the zucchini boats for 6-8 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the zucchini is tender but still slightly crisp.

Step 9

Remove the zucchini boats from the oven and let them cool for 2 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(961.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	643.0

Total Fat 38.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 20mg	0%
Sodium 1266.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.9g	0%
Total Sugars 26.0g
Protein 23.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 481.9mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 2428.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.9%

Protein: 13.9%

Carbs: 35.3%