Grilled Zucchini Boats

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As excited as I am to move back to Providence in a month, there are a few things I’m going to miss. Things like Trader Joe’s and grilling. Did you know you can get zucchini any size at Trader Joe’s for just 79 cents? Between those, 3.99 watermelon and 19 cent bananas, the crew members must think I’m feeding a small colony of chimpanzees. It’s a good thing I buy the 2.99 Vahlrona chocolate to throw them off.

Because I went a little crazy on the zucchini and had the grill at my disposal I decided to make grilled zucchini boats. I’ve never made stuffed zucchini before so I didn’t know what to stuff them with; since we had beans and leftover vegetables on hand I went with that. I also topped mine with a cashew “cheese” sauce that was pretty much just cashews, water, and nutritional yeast. It’d be good with shredded cheese or even a pesto sauce, anything thick and hearty.

Vegetarian Grilled Zucchini Boats

Ingredients:

  • 1 zucchini
  • 1/3 cup grilled or cooked vegetables
  • 1/3 cup beans
  • 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Shredded cheese or cheese sauce for topping(optional)

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Method:

  1. Cut the zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the center.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the vegetables, beans, oil, salt, and pepper. Scoop the mixture into the center of the zucchini.
  3. Grill over high heat for 5 minutes until the bottom has begun to char and the filling is heated.
  4. If using shredded cheese, sprinkle on the top of the filling during the last minute of grilling and close the grill lid to melt it. Serve hot.

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16 Responses to Grilled Zucchini Boats
  1. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
    July 27, 2011 | 9:03 am

    Fantastic for veggie lovers!! 🙂 I love how they’re overflowing with ‘stuffing’

  2. Sarah@The Flying ONION
    July 27, 2011 | 9:47 am

    How great are these? They look so tasty, and they would make such a unique side (or a MAIN!) at a BBQ. Thanks for such a great recipe, once again! 😀

  3. Clare @ Fitting It All In
    July 27, 2011 | 9:56 am

    well now I know what I’m doing with the zucchini in my fridge.

  4. Maryea @ Happy Healthy Mama
    July 27, 2011 | 10:03 am

    These look so fun! Love it.

  5. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen
    July 27, 2011 | 10:23 am

    I love stuffing zucchini, I usually do a combo of veggies and some grain so it stays smushed in there but these look delicious too!

  6. Ela
    July 27, 2011 | 7:55 pm

    Sounds like one of the best uses for zucchini! Traditionally in the Middle East, it’s stuffed with rice, kind of like you’d use for dolmades. Yummy.

  7. Claire @ Un Bello Aperitivo
    July 27, 2011 | 8:28 pm

    My mom used to make these awesome zucchini boats, but they were filled with ground turkey. Now I’m totally stealing your idea to use beans…perfect!

  8. Kelsey @ Snacking Squirrel
    July 27, 2011 | 9:50 pm

    these are wonderful!!! love the cheese on top too 🙂

  9. Russell van Kraayenburg
    July 27, 2011 | 11:08 pm

    What a great idea. I love all things zucchini. I’ve stuffed them a couple times but never on the grill. I will have to change that soon.

  10. Baking N Books
    July 28, 2011 | 12:43 am

    I love this. I’ve seen yellow zucchini but haven’t tried – are they the same taste as the green? I usually eat the skin of the zucchini as well – so it’s okay not to peel right?! As long as it’s washed? (P.S Do you just rinse with cold water to wash veggies – or use some type of spray/soap? I’ve always wondered what’s the “correct” method.)

    Only thing I would change here is using Cheese AND sauce. 🙂

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  12. Kathleen @ Kat's Health Corner
    July 28, 2011 | 11:05 pm

    SO CUTE! I love that you made a food a bowl! 🙂

  13. Caity @ Moi Contre La Vie
    August 4, 2011 | 4:25 pm

    Can’t wait to try this! I bet it would be great with quinoa too… 🙂

  14. holly
    August 8, 2011 | 11:09 am

    super cute!

    and yes, i say that with a total valley girl accent.

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  16. Cukinia Przepisy
    September 25, 2011 | 9:42 am

    God, that looks so tasty. Can’t wait to make that 😀