How to Make Caprese-Stuffed Zucchini - A Step-by-Step Guide

Caprese-stuffed zucchini is a delicious and healthy dish that combines the flavors of the classic Caprese salad with the satisfaction of a warm, hearty zucchini boat. This dish is a perfect way to showcase the bounty of summer produce, using fresh zucchini, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil.

For those who are not familiar with the Caprese salad, it is a simple Italian dish that features fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, typically dressed with balsamic glaze and olive oil. In this...

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Ingredients

  • 2 large zucchinis, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
  • 2 (1/2 inch thick) slices eggplant
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, divided
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Season zucchini with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the zucchini halves.
  • Bake zucchini in preheated oven until softened, about 10 minutes. Remove to a platter to cool; cut into 2-inch segments, keeping them together to resemble intact halves.
  • Season eggplant slices on both sides with salt and pepper; arrange onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake eggplant for 15 minutes, flip, and continue baking until browned, 15 to 20 minutes more; remove to a cutting board and let cool slightly.
  • Remove and discard skin from eggplant. Chop eggplant flesh and transfer to a large mixing bowl; add tomatoes and garlic.
  • Chop 3/4 cup basil leaves; add to eggplant mixture and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Drizzle 3 tablespoons olive oil over the mixture; toss to coat. Spoon the mixture onto the zucchini halves. Drizzle balsamic vinegar and more olive oil over the stuffed zucchini. Tear remaining basil leaves and sprinkle over the zucchinis.
  • Nutrition

    138 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 362mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 456mg