Simple Summer Zucchini Boats
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Zucchini boats are a perfect way to enjoy your favorite comfort foods without all the junk. Stuffed with veggies and brown rice, they are hearty and tasty.
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
glutenfree, zucchini, summer
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 236 kcal
Ingredients
Zucchini Boats
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock can also use water
- 1/2 cup brown rice
- 12 grape tomatoes halved
- 4 zucchini large
- 1 yellow bell pepper diced
- 1 Tbsp. fresh dill
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Avocado Drizzle
- 1 large ripe avocado large and ripe
- 1/3 cup water
- 4 fresh chives finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil may need more for thinner consistency
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- juice of 1 lime
Instructions
Zucchini Boats
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In a medium saucepan bring vegetable stock to a boil. Add the brown rice. Cover. Simmer 20-25 minutes. Remove pot from the heat, fluff with a fork, and let steam 10 minutes.
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Slice zucchini lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick strips. Prepare remaining vegetables and fresh dill.
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Using a spoon, carefully place rice, vegetables, fresh dill, sea salt, and pepper on sliced zucchini. Top with avocado drizzle.
Avocado Drizzle
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In a food processor, process all ingredients until desired consistency is reached. Pour over zucchini boats before serving. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Simple Summer Zucchini Boats
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 620mg27%
Potassium 1051mg30%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 1777IU36%
Vitamin C 110mg133%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.