Irresistible Caprese Zucchini Boats in Just 30 Minutes
A fresh and light dish featuring zucchini boats filled with classic Caprese ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the centers.
- Brush zucchini halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15 minutes until slightly tender.
- Remove from oven and fill with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Return to oven for 5-7 minutes until cheese melts.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe cherry tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Substitute fresh mozzarella with shredded mozzarella if needed.
- Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg