Stuffed zucchini boats
This is for the ones who love to meal prep the Italian way.
The Stuffed Zucchini Boats are enjoyed across all Mediterranean countries. They are easy to make and require just bread, tomatoes, olives, and zucchini pulp.
They are perfect for meal prep, and you can create your own version.
This recipe makes 4 portions of Stuffed Zucchini Boats. For this recipe, you only need a pen, a blender and an oven.
This recipe is fully vegan. Want to explore other Italian recipes? Check our fresh pasta workshops!
INGREDIENTS:
4 large round zucchini
60 grams stale bread
fresh basil
fresh mint leaves
8 sun-dried tomatoes
8 taggiasche olives
1 spring onion
2 spoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
200 grams smoked tofu
THE RECIPE:
Prep the zucchini: Wash the 4 large zucchini, cut them in half lengthwise, and scoop out the pulp with a scoop, being careful not to break the outer shell. Leave the pulp on the side. Brush the inside of the zucchini with some extra virgin olive oil, season with salt and black pepper. Then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated static oven at 180°C for 10 minutes.
Cook the inside: In a pan, cook the 1 spring onion with a drizzle of olive oil. After a few minutes, add the zucchini pulp and cook for a few more minutes.
Blend the filling: In a blender or food processor, combine the 60 grams stale bread, the herbs, the 8 sun-dried tomatoes, the 8 taggiasche olives, and finally the sautéed spring onion and zucchini pulp. Blend until you get a grainy mixture to fill the zucchini. Adjust the seasoning with more salt if needed.
Fill and grill: Using a spoon, take some of the filling and gently stuff each zucchini half. Put the stuffed zucchini back in the oven for 10 minutes under the grill setting.
MACCHÈ TIPS:
Want to make this dish more fulfilling? We got you!
I recommend two options:
Make it juicy: Cut the smoked tofu into small cubes and cook it with the zucchini pulp (step 2). It will become juicy and soft!
Make it crunchy: With your hands, make crumbs of the smoked tofu, season it with salt and oil, and put it on the zucchini under the grill. It will turn golden and crunchy!
