Zucchini Boats with Egg and Cheddar
Zucchini Boats with Egg and Cheddar feature tender squash filled with a rich egg scramble, juicy tomatoes, and toasty walnuts, finished under a blanket of sharp Cheddar. The contrast of creamy eggs and nutty crunch makes each bite satisfying, perfect for a light dinner or hearty brunch. Serve warm when you want something comforting yet fresh.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Zucchini Boats with Egg and Cheddar, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Using a spoon, scoop the pulp from the zucchini halves, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Chop the pulp and set it aside.
- 2
Place the zucchini shells, cut-side down, in a large skillet; add the water. Cover the skillet and bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer until the zucchini are slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the water from the skillet, turn the zucchini shells over in the skillet, and sprinkle with salt.
- 3
In a separate skillet over medium heat, melt the margarine; cook and stir the zucchini pulp and the tomato in the melted margarine until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the eggs, walnuts, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and basil; cook, lifting the thickened portions with a spatula to let the uncooked egg flow to the bottom, until the eggs are set but still moist, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Spoon the egg mixture into the zucchini shells. Sprinkle the Cheddar cheese over the egg mixture and cover the skillet. Cook over low heat until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
- Calories 400.23 kcal High 20%
- Protein 19.48 g Good Source 39%
- Carbohydrate 17.33 g 6%
- Total Fat 29.85 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 9.41 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.77 g High --
- Cholesterol 255.06 mg High 85%
- Sodium 270.75 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 5.28 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 5.55 g --
- Added Sugars 1.22 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 270.79 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 3.25 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 811.48 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 131.24 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 15.92 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.99 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Zucchini Boats with Egg and Cheddar is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chopped Walnuts, Dried Basil, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 400.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Zucchini Boats with Egg and Cheddar made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chopped Walnuts, Dried Basil, Eggs, Margarine. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Zucchini Boats with Egg and Cheddar?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 400.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Zucchini Boats with Egg and Cheddar easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Zucchini Boats with Egg and Cheddar healthy?
- Zucchini Boats with Egg and Cheddar has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 400.23 calories and 19.48 g of protein, or 39% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 270.75 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.41 g (47% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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