This easy Italian Zucchini Boats recipe is easy to make and healthy, too at just 240 calories per serving. This recipe is gluten-free, low carb, and keto. Plus it costs just $10.76 for 6 servings!
Do your kids take one look at the meal you just made them and then proceed to tell you they don’t like it? Mine too! How frustrating is that? What do you tell them? I always say, “you’ll love this, I don’t make gross food.” In the end, they usually eat it and end up loving it. And I’m like who was right?!
This zucchini boat recipe was no different. I was looking for a healthier option for Italian dishes and opted for zucchini boats. The zucchini boats are stuffed full of goodness.
I guess because it had a different look than what my kids had seen before, they were thrown off. Cue the complaining. Ugh! I asked them to give it a try and they LOVED it. That makes for one happy mama.
Zucchini boats are fun to make. Not only that, they are healthy too! It’s a total win-win. Zucchini boats are baked to perfection. And the icing on the cake? Zucchini boats are easy to make, too! Score!
Yes! The skin on zucchini is soft and perfectly edible, so there’s no reason to peel it. It’s also full of nutrients! You especially don’t want to remove the skin in this recipe because it’s what holds the “boats” together.
How can you tell if zucchini is good?
If the skin of the zucchini is shiny or glossy this is a good one to pick. The zucchini should feel firm but also tender. The other way to tell if zucchini is good is by cutting into it. The inside should have a buttery-like texture while the flesh is yellow, greenish, or white.
Are large zucchini good to eat?
Do you know the saying bigger is better? Well, that is not the case with zucchini. Large zucchini tend to have a somewhat bitter taste and are sometimes even flavorless. The larger seeds tend to make for a higher water content which causes a pulpy texture. On the other hand, smaller zucchinis have a mild flavor with a fresh taste.
stuffed zucchini boats! i have never eaten such a delicious zucchini! Healthy and easy!
FAQ
Do you eat the skin on zucchini?
How do you keep zucchini boats from being watery?
Does zucchini need to be peeled?
Do you have to Peel zucchini boats?
Yes! You do not have to peel them. Can I freeze zucchini boats? I don’t recommend freezing the actual zucchini as it will thaw to be soggy. But you can always make the filling and freeze that and then thaw when you’re ready to make them. Italian Stuffed Zucchini Boats are the healthy weeknight meal you’ll want to make again and again.
Can eating raw Zucchini cause pain?
Generally, it is not recommended to eat raw zucchini since it would be very hard for your body to digest. However, eating raw zucchini should cause pain, but it is possible that your body is having a hard time digesting it, giving you an upset stomach. Another possibility is that the large amount of fiber is causing you to have a lot of gas, which could be painful as well. Cooking zucchini is recommended because it will make it easier to digest and as a bonus it improves the flavor.
What can you eat on a zucchini boat?
Zucchini boats make the perfect vegetable vessel for ground turkey sausage, kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, basil, and Parmesan cheese for a Mediterranean spin on everyone’s favorite stuffed zucchini recipe.
Can you eat zucchini skin?
However, just to reiterate, we highly recommend that you eat the skin on your zucchini. It is perfectly safe to eat raw, and you can even mix it with the rest of your salad greens. Despite its appearances, zucchini skin is incredibly soft, thin, and easy to consume.