Zucchini Boats Stuffed with Spinach Mushroom Ricotta: Easy and Delicious
A delightful and simple recipe for Zucchini Boats filled with a savory mixture of spinach, mushroom, and ricotta cheese.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and mushrooms, and sauté until softened.
- Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, sautéed vegetables, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the zucchini halves with the ricotta mixture.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Place the stuffed zucchinis on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the zucchinis are tender.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs like basil or oregano.
- Leftover stuffing can be used in pasta dishes or as a dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed zucchini halves
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Zucchini, Spinach, Mushroom, Ricotta