Zucchini Boats

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Ready In:
1hr 45mins
Ingredients:
8
Serves:
12
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ingredients

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directions

  • Trim and discard zucchini ends.
  • Working the 3 widest, cut across width into 2-inch lengths.
  • Using a melon baller or small spoon, scoop out inner meat and seeds of each 2-inch piece, leaving a thin base at bottom so the boats stands for stuffing.
  • Place scooped-out centers into a food processor.
  • Roughly chop remaining zucchini. Add to food processor and puree until well chopped.
  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch zucchini boats just until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
  • Immediately refresh in a bowl of iced water. Drain and arrange. flatside down, in a large jely roll pan or roasting pan.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Stuffing for zucchini:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add reserved chopped zucchini and saute until liquid is evaporated, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in nuts, cook for 1 minute, then add cream, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil. Cook until cream thickens, about 3 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and all bread crumbs. Remove from heat and stir until smooth.
  • Using a tablespoon or pastry bag fitted with a plain tip, stuff zucchini boats with cream mixture.
  • Pour boiling water into pan containing filled zucchini boats until it rises about 1/4-inch, to form a water bath.
  • Bake 15 minutes.
  • Heat broiler. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over tops and place under broiler until slightly golden, about 1 minute.
  • Serve immediately.

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