Ingredients
– 4 medium zucchinis
– 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
– 1 cup mushrooms, diced (button or cremini)
– 1 cup ricotta cheese
– 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating Spinach, Mushroom, and Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Boats is both fun and simple. Follow these steps for a successful cooking experience:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Zucchini: Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds using a spoon, creating boats for the filling. Set aside.
3. Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then add chopped mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and softened.
4. Add Spinach: Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Take the mixture off the heat and let it cool slightly.
5. Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the sautéed spinach and mushroom mixture, and stir until well-blended.
6. Stuff Zucchini Boats: Spoon generous amounts of the filling into each zucchini boat, pressing slightly to ensure they’re well filled.
7. Place in Baking Dish: Arrange the stuffed zucchinis in a baking dish. If you want, you can sprinkle extra mozzarella on top for added melty goodness.
8. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Garnish: Once done, sprinkle fresh basil on top for a burst of added flavor.
10. Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Congratulations! You’ve just created an incredible dish that’s bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 15g