Zucchini Boats on the Grill

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Delish zucchini stuffed with your favorite ingredients and finished on the hot grill. Great side dish or as a light meal on their own.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Zucchini Boats on the Grill

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini

1 slice white bread

torn into small pieces

¼ cup bacon bits

1 tablespoon minced black olives

1 jalapeno pepper

minced

3 tablespoons diced green chile peppers

¼ cup minced onion

¼ cup chopped tomato

6 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1 pinch dried basil

seasoned salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

BBQ and Grilling

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the grill for indirect heat.

Step 2

Place the zucchini in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes. Drain cool and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp to about 1/4 inch from the skin. Chop pulp.

Step 3

In a bowl mix the zucchini pulp bread pieces bacon bits olives jalapeno green chile peppers onion tomato and Cheddar cheese. Season with basil seasoned salt and pepper.

Step 4

Stuff the zucchini halves with the pulp mixture. Seal each stuffed half in aluminum foil.

Step 5

Place foil packets on the prepared grill over indirect heat. Cook 15 to 20 minutes until tender.

Nutritional Information

Zucchini Boats on the Grill

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 120.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.2g 16%

Carbohydrates: 9g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 2g 8%

Sugars: 3.1g

Fat: 6.3g 10%

Saturated Fat: 3.3g 16%

Cholesterol: 18.1mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 538.8IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.9mg 14%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 18%

Vitamin C: 24.8mg 41%

Folate: 43.6mcg 11%

Calcium: 128.7mg 13%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 26.1mg 9%

Potassium: 350.4mg 10%

Sodium: 501.5mg 20%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 56.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.