Stuffed Hawaiian Zucchini Boats

Nutrition · per serving

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the flesh with a spoon to make room for the filling.

2. 2

   Finely chop the scooped-out zucchini flesh. In a bowl, mix well with the cooked ham cubes, pineapple chunks, lactose-free grated cheese, tomato paste, chopped garlic, oregano, chili flakes, and lemon juice.

   2 pieces Zucchini100 g Cooked ham cubes100 g Pineapple chunks100 g Lactose-free grated cheese2 tbsp Tomato paste1 tsp Dried oregano1 clove Garlicto taste Chili flakes1 tbsp Lemon juice
3. 3

   Place the zucchini halves on a baking sheet and evenly fill the zucchini boats with the filling.

   2 pieces Zucchini
4. 4

   Place the baking sheet in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the zucchini is soft and the filling is golden brown.

5. 5

   After baking, remove the zucchini boats from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm.

Origin & History

Stuffed zucchini is a dish often found in Mediterranean cuisine. This particular variant with ham and pineapple leans on the concept of Hawaiian pizza, bringing together sweet and salty flavors.