Basil-Zucchini Boats
  1. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving shells intact.

  2. Place zucchini shells, cut side down, in a shallow baking dish. Add ½ cup water to baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 8 minutes or until zucchini shells are crisp-tender.

  3. Drain well; return shells, cut side up, to baking dish.

  4. Saute zucchini pulp, sweet red pepper, peas, and garlic in olive oil over medium-high heat just until sweet red pepper is crisp-tender. Remove from heat. Stir in chopped fresh basil.

  5. Spoon vegetable mixture evenly into zucchini shells. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese. Broil 6 inches from heat 45 seconds to 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with bacon. Garnish with fresh basil sprigs, if desired. Serve immediately.

  6. Yield: 4 servings.

Course🍤Appetizer

DietsPescaterian🥜Nut-free...

Category🥬Vegetable Dish

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions📆Everyday🎊Party

Season☀️Summer

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 25m

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