Ingredients

  • 3 zucchini
  • Olive oil, enough to brush on the boats
  • 1-2 tsp. garlic, minced
  • 15 grape tomatoes, halved
  • Bread crumbs
  • 1-2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • Chopped fresh or dried basil, enough to sprinkle on top
  • Parmesan cheese, enough to sprinkle on top
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Ready In 45 Minutes

Servings: 6

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F.
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Step 2

  • Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise. If necessary, trim a little off the bottom so it will sit still in a baking dish.
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Step 3

  • With a spoon, scoop out some of the center where the seeds are to make a little groove in the zucchini boats.
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Step 4

  • Place zucchini in a baking dish and brush the boats with olive oil, spread the minced garlic and add salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 5

  • Arrange the halved tomatoes on the boats and sprinkle with bread crumbs.
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Step 6

  • Bake for about 30 minutes.
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  • Length: 30 minutes

Step 7

  • Remove from oven, turn on the broiler, place mozzarella and basil in between the tomatoes, and put them back in the oven to broil for a few minutes until golden and bubbling.
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Step 8

  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle on some parmesan cheese.
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