Looking for creative new ways to enjoy your favorite summer squash? Check out these stuffed zucchini recipes!
These zucchini boats carry precious cargo: delicious fillings!
With everything from buffalo chicken to grilled goat cheese, there’s guaranteed to be something that floats your boat. Pun intended.
Savor in the bounties of summer. Bring in a big haul of zucchini and enjoy this seasonal produce with all the trimmings.
Because we all know it’s what’s on the inside that counts, right? So, let your tastebuds set sail with these stuffed zucchini recipes!
1. Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini
Making a fancy pants dinner doesn’t have to be complicated.
These Italian sausage-stuffed zucchini is easy as can be. And it only takes a handful of ingredients.
This stuffed zucchini is a great alternative to a carb-packed lasagna. Plus, it tastes just as good!
This way, you cram in the fiber without missing out on your favorite Italian flavors.
Serve it with seasoned rice, pasta, or a simple side salad.
2. Mexican Zucchini Burrito Boats
If you’re on the hunt for a flavorful meatless meal, these Mexican zucchini burrito boats are for you!
They’re burrito bowls, but the zucchini is the vessel. Pretty neat.
Simply half the zucchinis, scoop out the insides, and fill the boats with all kinds of Mexican flavors.
I love to use brown rice for some added fiber and poblano pepper for a slightly milder spice. Enjoy!
3. Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats
These chicken-stuffed zucchini boats make for the most perfect weeknight meal.
They’re healthy, keto-friendly, and most importantly, insanely delicious.
Zucchini boats are stuffed with chicken, marinara, and topped with a boatload of cheese. Again, pun intended.
Save the flesh! Once you’ve scooped out the inside of the zucchini, be sure to put the flesh aside for another tasty meal.
It goes great in omelets, soups, and stir-fries.
4. Lasagna Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Replace the noodles with zucchini! These lasagna stuffed zucchini boats taste just as good as the pasta version.
Take it from me, this is one of the tastiest ways to enjoy zucchini.
The summer squash is smothered in an ooey-gooey, cheesy sauce. How could you resist?
This is a perfect dinner to serve when you have an abundance of zucchini.
It might just become your new favorite lasagna recipe!
5. Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Stuck on what to make for dinner? Cook up these beef-stuffed zucchini boats for a delicious meal the whole family will love.
These zucchini boats are perfect for low-carb lovers. You can enjoy all your favorite flavors without any of the carb-fueled guilt.
The zucchini boats are stuffed with ground beef, sauce, and topped with cheese. They’re baked until the cheese is bubbling and delicious.
6. Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Pizza night is back on the cards! If you’re anything like me, you love a good old slice of pizza.
But sometimes, I don’t like the idea of facing all the carbs.
Luckily, with these pizza-stuffed zucchini boats on hand, I don’t have to worry. These tasty boats are just as delicious.
In this recipe, the pizza boats are topped with provolone, black olives, and pepperoni. But you can use any kind of toppings you like.
7. Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats
Everything’s better with buffalo chicken, especially zucchini! Try out these buffalo chicken zucchini boats and you’ll see what I mean.
Cheesy, saucy, and ever so spicy, these boats are mouth-wateringly delicious.
They’re packed with shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, cheddar cheese, and buffalo sauce.
Plus, there are only four net carbs per serving. That’s good news for keto and low-carb diets!
8. Mushroom Walnut Stuffed Zucchini
Need a healthy dinner on the table in under 30 minutes? These mushroom walnut-stuffed zucchini boats have you covered.
These boats make for a fantastic vegan dinner or side dish. And they’re super quick and easy to throw together.
Plus, they taste just like pizza, which is great news for picky eaters.
9. Mediterranean Zucchini Boats
These Mediterranean zucchini boats are the perfect vessel for all your favorite protein stuffings.
They’re spiced, topped with feta, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
You can have these delicious boats on the table in under 20 minutes. They’re that quick and easy to assemble.
Be sure to add the zucchini flesh into the meaty filling for extra flavor. Yum!
10. Cheesy Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
You don’t have to skip taco Tuesday if you’re on a low-carb diet.
With these cheesy taco-stuffed zucchini boats at the ready, you can still get in on all the fun!
Zucchini boats replace tortilla shells in this flavor-packed dish.
The filling is a tasty combo of Mexican spices, ground beef, salsa, and cauliflower rice.
The cauliflower rice adds more veggies to your meal. It’s also a great way to cut back on the beef.
11. Grilled Goat Cheese Stuffed Zucchini
Spruce up your summer meals with these grilled goat cheese stuffed zucchini boats.
They’re the perfect side dish or a delicious addition to any salad.
They’re grilled and stuffed with a lemon and fresh basil goat cheese mixture.
They’re then topped with brown butter breadcrumbs. Doesn’t that sound like heaven?
I can’t get enough of summer eats. And these goat cheese stuffed zucchini are always on the top of my list to cook up for lunch.
12. Shrimp Scampi Zucchini Boats
These shrimp scampi zucchini boats are bursting with juicy shrimp and fresh tomatoes.
Amazingly, everything’s bathed in a luscious butter sauce.
Shrimp scampi is an Italian classic made with shrimp, garlic, white wine, and lemon juice.
Instead of the carb-filled noodles, this recipe swaps in hearty zucchini.
Decadent and light, this dish is a wonderful addition to your table.
13. Baked Zucchini Fries Recipe
Did you know you can satisfy all your carb cravings with zucchini?
These baked zucchini fries are the ultimate finger food and are oh-so-good for dipping.
Golden, crispy, and covered in nutty parmesan, they are simply marvelous.
The zucchini fries are breaded in parmesan cheese and baked to golden perfection.
Dipping is optional but highly recommended! Dip them in marinara sauce, spicy mayo, or garlic aioli.
14. Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Zucchini Boats
The next time you’re in need of a tasty appetizer, cook up these cheesy jalapeño popper stuffed zucchini boats.
These tasty treats have all the flavor of jalapeño poppers but with zucchini.
This is a great recipe for when you have an abundance of zucchini.
So, the next time you don’t know what to do with this squash, make poppers!
15. Low-Carb Tuna Melt Zucchini Boats
Swap out your everyday sandwich for a lunch with fewer carbs.
These low-carb tuna melt zucchini boats are a lighter version of the classic tuna melt.
Not only do they taste amazing, but they’re also guilt-free. This is a great recipe for low-carb and keto diets.
Serve these boats with potato chips, fresh veggies, or a light salad.
16. Cheesy Meatball Stuffed Zucchini
Meatballs always make for a hearty, filling meal. But you don’t always have to enjoy them with spaghetti or in a sub sandwich.
One taste of this incredible dish, and you’ll be convinced this is the ultimate pairing.
Zucchini boats are filled with tomato sauce, meatballs, and mozzarella cheese.
That sounds like perfection to me! These boats are sure to become a household hit.
17. Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Tomato and Feta
In the mood for a light lunch? These stuffed zucchini boats with tomato and feta make for the most perfect, healthy meal.
Chock-full of Mediterranean flavors, these zucchini boats don’t disappoint. You won’t miss the meat one bit.
I love to serve these delicious boats with a zesty salad. They’re best enjoyed under the warm rays of the summer sun. Delish!
17 Best Stuffed Zucchini Boats
These stuffed zucchini recipes are perfect for low-carb diets! From lasagna to pizza to buffalo chicken, each one of these zucchini boats is sure to please.
Ingredients
Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini
Mexican Zucchini Burrito Boats
Chicken Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Lasagna Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Beef Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Boats
Mushroom Walnut Stuffed Zucchini
Mediterranean Zucchini Boats
Cheesy Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Grilled Goat Cheese Stuffed Zucchini
Shrimp Scampi Zucchini Boats
Baked Zucchini Fries Recipe
Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Low Carb Tuna Melt Zucchini Boats
Cheesy Meatball Stuffed Zucchini
Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Tomato and Feta
Instructions
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a stuffed zucchini in 30 minutes or less!
