Vegetarian Bruschetta Zucchini Boats

Vegetarian Bruschetta Zucchini Boats are a healthy dish made with fresh and bright bruschetta tossed with quinoa and some gooey cheese for good measure.

Vegetarian Bruschetta Zucchini Boats

Vegetarian Bruschetta Zucchini boats feature zucchini stuffed with a homemade, fresh, bright bruschetta tossed with quinoa and cheese, then baked to warm, gooey perfection.

These vegetarian Bruschetta Zucchini boats are a meatless meal that's satisfying and loaded with flavor. They make a great meal-prep lunch or a healthy dinner for the family.

Are Zucchini Boats Healthy?

Some zucchini boats are healthy. It really depends on what you stuff it with. Zucchinis themselves area nutritional food packed with fiber, folate, potassium, and vitamin A.

How to Cut Zucchini for Boats

You can start by cutting off the stem or you can leave it. It's just a matter of preference, so it's up to you.

Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and, using a metal spoon or melon baller, hollow out each half, leaving a wall of about ¼-inch on the sides and bottom.

Discard the seeds portion or chop it up and throw it into the filling mixture.

Vegetarian Bruschetta Zucchini Boats Recipe Variations

• Dairy Free: To make this recipe dairy free, simply omit the cheese.
• Gluten Free: This recipe is naturally gluten free.

• Beans such as Great Northern white, cannellini, or garbanzo beans can add a little extra protein and fiber without altering the taste much.
• Extra veggies such as chopped red peppers or mushrooms can be added for a little extra flavor and nutrition.
• Cheese can be changed to your favorites such as a provolone or Romano, or omitted based on your preferences.
• Garlic Herb Goat Cheese is one of my favorite ways to add a little creamy indulgence to this recipe. Simply spread a little into the bottom of the zucchini boat before adding the rest of the filling to bake.
• Wild rice or orzo can be used instead of quinoa. Just make sure it's cooked first.

Can You Make Bruschetta Zucchini Boats Ahead of Time?

Yes! These make great make-ahead, meal prep lunches. You can prep the entire recipe and reheat in the microwave or air fryer. Reheating may make the zucchini a little softer.

Reheating can make the zucchini a little softer.

Can You Freeze Zucchini Boats?

Zucchini boats can be frozen, but thawing will alter their texture. Zucchini is mostly water, and therefore the thawing process can make them softer than usual or even as far as soggy. So thawing and reheating a frozen zucchini boat might make turn out as more of a casserole visually and in texture.

Alternately, you could prepare the filling and freeze that in individual servings or as a large batch. The filling will thaw very well and then you can stuff it into a fresh zucchini and bake from there.

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• Crockpot Bourbon Chicken - tastes just like your favorite Chinese restaurant, and tastes great with veggies and rice for a simple meal-prepped lunch.
• Buffalo Chicken Salad - a fun protein packed salad with lettuce and plenty of veggies, topped with buffalo ranch.

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