Zucchini Boats on the Grill Recipe

Grilled Stuffed Zucchini Boats

This recipe yields 4 servings. The cooking times and steps remain unchanged regardless of how many servings you prepare. Here's how you can make delicious stuffed zucchini boats:

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchinis
• 1 slice white bread, torn into small pieces
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 6 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• cup bacon bits
• cup minced onion
• cup chopped tomato
• 3 tablespoons diced green chile peppers
• 1 tablespoon minced black olives
• 1 pinch dried basil
• Seasoned salt to taste
• Ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Prepare the grill for indirect medium heat.
2. Place the zucchinis in a large pot with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Drain the zucchinis, cool them down, and cut them in half lengthwise.
3. Scoop out the pulp, leaving about 1/4 inch from the skin. Chop the pulp into small pieces.
4. In a large bowl, mix together the zucchini pulp, torn bread, minced jalapeno, Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, onion, tomato, diced green chile peppers, and black olives.
5. Season the mixture with dried basil, seasoned salt, and ground black pepper. Mix everything well to combine.
6. Stuff the zucchini halves with the prepared mixture.
7. Wrap each zucchini boat tightly with aluminum foil.
8. Place the wrapped zucchini boats on the prepared grill over indirect heat. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.