Zucchini Boats Filled With Wild Rice And Parmesan Snow Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN GRILLED ZUCCHINI BOATS STUFFED WITH WILD RICE FILLING

Steps:

• Cook the wild rice according to the package directions (be sure to set aside the necessary time), then set it aside to cool completely.
• Start by splitting your zucchini in half from top to bottom, brush with a bit of olive oil, top with salt and pepper, and grill. (Don't forget the olive oil and seasoning. It really helps to bring out the flavor - and prevent major sticking.) Remove the zucchini from the grill once it is nicely charred and tender, and allow to cool a bit.
• In a bowl, combine 2/3 cup of cooked wild rice, 1/4 cup feta cheese, 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, 1/4 cup golden raisins, handful of finely chopped fresh mint, and prepared balsamic vinaigrette.
• Using a spoon, gently scoop out the inside of each grilled zucchini spear. (You can use the grilled zucchini insides in your wild rice stuffing, by mixing the zucchini insides into your filling as well.)
• Fill each zucchini boat with the wild rice stuffing, top with more feta and chopped fresh mint and a drizzle of balsamic reduction (optional) and serve! Enjoy!

LEMONY WILD RICE ZUCCHINI BOATS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• With a teaspoon, scoop out the flesh from each zucchini half, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Roughly chop 1 cup of the scooped-out flesh and place in a medium bowl. Discard the remaining flesh or save it for another use. Place the boats on the prepared baking sheet and set aside.
• Add the rice, tomatoes, mozzarella, pecans, lemon zest, egg, 1/2 cup of the panko, half of the parsley, 1 clove of the garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the bowl and gently fold until combined. Combine 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the remaining panko and parsley, remaining 1 clove garlic, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste in a small bowl.
• Spoon the zucchini mixture into the boats, mounding it as needed (see Cook's Note). Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the tops. Bake until the zucchini is softened and the breadcrumbs are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet.
• Meanwhile, whisk the lemon juice, honey, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of black pepper together in a small bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil until emulsified. Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the zucchini and serve.

ZUCCHINI BOATS FILLED WITH WILD RICE AND PARMESAN SNOW

Steps:

• In a two-quart saucepan, add grapeseed oil, onion, celery, carrots and ½ tsp. salt. Cook on medium heat until soft and translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
• Add wild rice, kimchi and vegetable stock. Bring to boil
• Once boiling, turn the heat to simmer or low. Cover tightly and let cook for 45-50 minutes. Check for tenderness of the rice.
• Once wild rice is cooked, remove from heat and leave covered for 5 minutes. It's fine to have some liquid leftover in the pot. (Note: rice can be cooked a day ahead of time and stored in the fridge.)
• While rice is cooking, cut the zucchini into three sections, each about 2 ½" long. Then proceed with cutting the sections horizontally in half.
• Using a small spoon, carefully scoop out a channel of flesh in each piece of zucchini for the stuffing. Be careful not to remove too much flesh of zucchini.
• Chop the scooped-out zucchini and reserve in a bowl. Meanwhile, heat oven to 375 °F.
• Arrange the zucchini on a sheet pan and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle zucchini with ¼ to ½ tsp. salt (based on your preference) and pepper.
• If there is liquid remaining with your rice, drain rice from liquid.
• In a mixing bowl, add cooled wild rice with scallions, thyme and cheddar cheese to bowl with leftover zucchini you scooped out. Mix all together.
• Fill each zucchini boat with a mound of wild rice filling. Place in oven for 12-15 minutes.
• Remove from oven and grate Parmesan cheese over each zucchini boat. Serve with lemon wedges and sprinkle juice over zucchini boats as desired.

PARMESAN-PORK ZUCCHINI BOATS

Steps:

• Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell; set aside. Chop pulp; set aside., In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add garlic and zucchini pulp; saute for 3-5 minutes or until pulp is tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the bread crumbs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and egg. , Sprinkle salt inside zucchini shells. Fill each with 3 tablespoons meat mixture. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese., Place in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Pour water into dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until zucchini is tender and filling is heated through.

STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400˚ F. Drizzle a rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season the zucchini halves with salt and pepper. Add to the baking sheet and turn to coat with the oil. Arrange the zucchini cut-side down in a single layer. Roast until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the cumin and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook 30 seconds. Add the turkey and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and chicken broth until combined. Cook until the broth is reduced to a thick sauce, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Turn the zucchini boats cut-side up and fill with the turkey mixture, packing it in. Sprinkle with the cheese and roast until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is softened, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir together the yogurt and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle the zucchini boats with the yogurt mixture and top with the dill.

VEGETARIAN ZUCCHINI BOATS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and trim a little off of the bottoms so that they will sit flat in the baking dish. Scoop out the centers, where the seeds are, with a spoon.
• Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a cup or bowl. Brush over the inner surfaces of the zucchini boats. Arrange tomatoes into the grooves and sprinkle bread crumbs around and in between to fill in the gaps.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and turn the oven's broiler on.
• Place mozzarella cheese around and on top of the tomatoes. Return to the oven and broil until golden brown and bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the oven. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

ZUCCHINI BOATS ON THE GRILL

Steps:

• Prepare the grill for indirect heat.
• 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.
• 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.
• Stuff the zucchini halves with the pulp mixture. Seal each stuffed half in aluminum foil.
• Place foil packets on the prepared grill over indirect heat. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.