Main Dish, Healthy, Vegetarian (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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4 medium zucchinis.
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1 tbsp olive oil.
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1 small onion, diced.
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2 cloves garlic, minced.
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2 cups fresh spinach, chopped.
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1 cup ricotta cheese.
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
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1/2 tsp dried basil.
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1/4 tsp dried oregano.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
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1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Halve zucchinis lengthwise and carve out the centers to shape boats. Arrange them on a baking sheet.
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In a skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and continue cooking for 1 minute.
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Toss in chopped spinach and cook until wilted, then take off the heat to cool briefly.
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In a mixing bowl, blend ricotta cheese, Parmesan, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Combine with the slightly cooled spinach and onion mix.
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Generously fill zucchini boats with the ricotta mixture.
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Top each zucchini with shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the zucchinis are fork-tender and cheese turns bubbly.