Ricotta & Herb Stuffed Zucchini Boats: Fresh Italian Comfort on a Plate
Imagine tender zucchini halves filled with creamy ricotta, fragrant herbs, and a hint of garlic—baked until golden and bubbly. These Ricotta & Herb Stuffed Zucchini Boats are light yet satisfying, perfect as a vegetarian main, impressive side, or healthy weeknight dinner. They’re Italy meets garden freshness in every bite.
The key to perfection? Uniform zucchini slices for even baking and fluffy cheese shreds that melt beautifully. A quick pass through the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater makes prep effortless and safe—no wobbly knives needed.
🥒Ingredients (Serves 4 as a main or 6 as a side)
4 medium zucchini
1½ cups ricotta cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan (fine shred for smooth melt)
¼ cup shredded mozzarella
1 egg
2 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper
Olive oil for drizzling
Optional: red pepper flakes or lemon zest for brightness
🧀Step-by-Step: Stuffed Zucchini Boats in 4 Moves
1. Prep the Boats
Halve zucchini lengthwise and scoop out centers (leave ¼-inch shell). Lightly brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
2. Shred the Cheese
Use the cheese grater hand crank with the fine shred blade for Parmesan and coarse for mozzarella—quick, uniform shreds that blend perfectly into the filling.
3. Make the Filling
In a bowl, mix ricotta, shredded cheeses, egg, garlic, basil, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
4. Stuff & Bake
Fill zucchini boats generously with ricotta mixture. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake until zucchini is tender and tops are golden-bubbly. Garnish with extra herbs.
🌿Tips & Twists
Cheesy Upgrade – Add more Geedel-shredded Parmesan on top for extra golden crust.
Protein Boost – Mix in cooked Italian sausage or spinach.
Spicy Kick – Sprinkle red pepper flakes before baking.
Make-Ahead – Assemble boats, cover, and refrigerate; bake when ready.
Low-Carb – Naturally keto-friendly!
🍃Conclusion: Zucchini Boats That Wow
These Ricotta & Herb Stuffed Zucchini Boats bring fresh, creamy Italian flavors to your table with minimal effort. Light, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing—they’re the healthy comfort food you’ll make again and again.
