Zucchini Boats [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 1
• Time: 15 minutes

Prepare a quick, light meal in the form of this stuffed zucchini. Zucchini is a wonderful vegetable and contains many health benefits. It is a good source of vitamin A, B and C, also contains antioxidants and flavonoid. Furthermore it is extremely low in calorie and contains zero cholesterol and therefore good for the heart as well. Cheese and vegetables stuffed zucchini boats are a perfect low carbs meal option, easy and quick to prepare.

Nutrition

• calories: 79
• protein: 5
• carbs: 11
• fat: 3
• saturated fat: 1.52
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.25
• monounsaturated fat: 0.7
• cholesterol: 9
• sodium: 281
• potassium: 522
• dietary fiber: 2.85
• sugars: 4.53
• vitamin a: 268
• vitamin c: 43
• calcium: 155
• iron: 1
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 3.62
• other fats: 0.53

Ingredients

• 1 small Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw
• 1 tbsp Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat
• 0.5 oz Cheese, ricotta, part skim milk
• 0.2 cup grated Carrots, raw
• 1 clove Garlic, raw
• 1 sprigs Parsley, fresh
• 0.5 ounce Lemon juice, raw
• 1 dash Salt, table
• 1 tsp, ground Spices, pepper, black
• 1 leaves Basil, fresh

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 450 degree F or 225 degree C. Lightly oil a baking dish and set aside.
• Wash and cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds from the center with a spoon. Place the scooped zucchini in the baking dish.
• To prepare the stuffing, combine chopped parsley, basil, garlic, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, grated carrot, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Now fill the stuffing in the zucchini boats. Bake for 15 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and serve creamy zucchini boats immediately.