Caprese Zucchini Boats by @cleanfoodcrush

30 min

4 servings

๐Ÿฅ’

4 medium

Zucchini

๐Ÿซ’

15 ml

Extra-virgin olive oil

๐Ÿง„

2 cloves

Garlic

๐Ÿง‚

1

Sea salt

โšซ

1 to taste

Ground pepper

๐Ÿง€

340 g

Mozzarella

๐Ÿ…

6 small

Vine-ripened tomatoes

๐ŸŒฟ

1 to taste

Fresh basil leaves

  1. Preheat

    Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.

  2. Halve
    • zucchini

    Halve each zucchini lengthwise and make several thin cuts on diagonally as shown in the video, making sure you don't go all the way through. This will help them cook faster.

  3. Sprinkle
    • zucchini
    • sea salt

    Sprinkle zucchini lightly with salt and set aside for 5-10 minutes. Once zucchini has 'sweat' out some moisture, blot with a paper towel. This step helps prevent watery/mushy zucchini.

  4. Arrange
    • zucchini

    Arrange your prepared zucchini halves, cut side up, on a parchment paper lined sheet pan.

  5. Combine
    • extra-virgin olive oil
    • garlic
    • sea salt

    In a small bowl, combine the oil and garlic. Brush or spritz the zucchini with the oil mixture, then sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.

  6. Bake

    Bake for 10 minutes.

  7. Slice
    • mozzarella
    • vine-ripened tomatoes

    Meanwhile, slice your mozzarella into 2-inch pieces and slice the tomatoes.

  8. Top
    • zucchini
    • mozzarella
    • vine-ripened tomatoes

    Once the zucchini is finished baking, remove from the oven and top with a slice of mozzarella followed by a tomato slice. Repeat this pattern until all the zucchinis are covered, as shown in the photos.

  9. Bake

    Bake for 5 more minutes, or just until the cheese is nice and melty. Don't over bake!

  10. Chop
    • fresh basil leaves
    • zucchini

    Quickly chop the basil and sprinkle your caprese zucchini with it.

  11. Serve

    Serve while hot.

Caprese Zucchini Boats by @cleanfoodcrush

30 min

4 servings

๐Ÿฅ’

4 medium

Zucchini

๐Ÿซ’

15 ml

Extra-virgin olive oil

๐Ÿง„

2 cloves

Garlic

๐Ÿง‚

1

Sea salt

โšซ

1 to taste

Ground pepper

๐Ÿง€

340 g

Mozzarella

๐Ÿ…

6 small

Vine-ripened tomatoes

๐ŸŒฟ

1 to taste

Fresh basil leaves

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.

  2. Step 2/11

    Halve each zucchini lengthwise and make several thin cuts on diagonally as shown in the video, making sure you don't go all the way through. This will help them cook faster.

    ๐Ÿฅ’zucchini
    ๐Ÿ”ชknife
  3. Step 3/11

    Sprinkle zucchini lightly with salt and set aside for 5-10 minutes. Once zucchini has 'sweat' out some moisture, blot with a paper towel. This step helps prevent watery/mushy zucchini.

    ๐Ÿฅ’zucchini
    ๐Ÿง‚sea salt
    ๐Ÿงปpaper towel
  4. Step 4/11

    Arrange your prepared zucchini halves, cut side up, on a parchment paper lined sheet pan.

    ๐Ÿฅ’zucchini
  5. Step 5/11

    In a small bowl, combine the oil and garlic. Brush or spritz the zucchini with the oil mixture, then sprinkle with sea salt and pepper.

    ๐Ÿซ’extra-virgin olive oil
    ๐Ÿง„garlic
    ๐Ÿง‚sea salt
    โšซground pepper
    ๐Ÿฅฃbowl
    ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธbrush
  6. Step 6/11

    Bake for 10 minutes.

  7. Step 7/11

    Meanwhile, slice your mozzarella into 2-inch pieces and slice the tomatoes.

    ๐Ÿง€mozzarella
    ๐Ÿ…vine-ripened tomatoes
    ๐Ÿ”ชknife
  8. Step 8/11

    Once the zucchini is finished baking, remove from the oven and top with a slice of mozzarella followed by a tomato slice. Repeat this pattern until all the zucchinis are covered, as shown in the photos.

    ๐Ÿฅ’zucchini
    ๐Ÿง€mozzarella
    ๐Ÿ…vine-ripened tomatoes
  9. Step 9/11

    Bake for 5 more minutes, or just until the cheese is nice and melty. Don't over bake!

  10. Step 10/11

    Quickly chop the basil and sprinkle your caprese zucchini with it.

    ๐ŸŒฟfresh basil leaves
    ๐Ÿ”ชknife
  11. Step 11/11

    Serve while hot.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Condiments, Spices, Dairy, Herbs

Ingredients

zucchini, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, sea salt, ground pepper, mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil leaves

Allergens

Dairy

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Calories

200 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 12g, Fat: 14g, Carbohydrates: 6g, Fiber: 2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 300mg, Calcium: 253mg, Iron: 1.1mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 20mg, Vitamin A: 750IU

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

knife, bowl, brush, paper towel

Appliances

oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Summer

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@cleanfoodcrush

Origin

Cuisine

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Soft

Flavors

Savory

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (covered), fridge : 3 days (airtight container), freezer : 1 month (airtight container)