Spicy Zucchini Boats

In this simple recipe, zucchini, that famous summer vegetable, is stuffed with cheese, bacon, and chile peppers.

Step: 1

Place zucchini in a microwave-safe pan, cut-side down. Add about 1 inch of water to the bottom of the pan. Cook in the microwave oven for about 5 minutes.

Step: 2

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step: 3

Remove zucchini from the microwave and add to the boiling water. Cook until desired softness, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step: 4

Meanwhile, combine whole wheat bread, cayenne peppers, jalapeno pepper, bacon, Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, seasoned salt, onion salt, black pepper, and basil in a bowl until filling is combined.

Step: 5

Drain zucchini and cool until safe to handle, about 10 minutes.

Step: 6

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler.

Step: 7

Scoop out zucchini pulp to about 1/4-inch from the skin and add to filling. Use an electric mixer to mix. Stuff zucchini halves with filling and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle dry bread crumbs on top.

Step: 8

Broil under high heat until tops start to brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

Per Serving: 252 calories; protein 14.4g; carbohydrates 12.1g; fat 16.8g; cholesterol 46.5mg; sodium 1075mg.

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