Zucchini Boats on the Grill
Zucchini Boats on the Grill feature tender squash halves filled with a cheesy vegetable medley, smoky bacon, and a touch of chile heat. Grilled over indirect heat, the zucchini stay juicy while the stuffing melds into a savory, melty bite with pops of jalapeño and olives. Great as a summer side for cookouts or a flavorful veggie-forward plate.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Zucchini Boats on the Grill, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 28
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Set up the grill for indirect medium heat.
- 2
Put the zucchini in a large pot and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and let cool, then cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp, leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh next to the skin. Chop the pulp into small pieces.
- 3
Combine the zucchini pulp, bread pieces, jalapeño, Cheddar cheese, bacon bits, onion, tomato, chile peppers, and olives in a large bowl and stir until mixed. Season with basil, seasoned salt, and pepper; mix well.
- 4
Fill the zucchini halves with the pulp mixture. Wrap each zucchini boat in aluminum foil.
- 5
Set the wrapped zucchini boats on the prepared grill over indirect heat and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 111.14 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 6.55 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 10.08 g 4%
- Total Fat 5.31 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.85 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.09 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 312.06 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 1.92 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 98.01 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.08 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 279.29 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 34.8 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 13.54 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Zucchini Boats on the Grill is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon Bits, Black Pepper, Diced Green Chiles, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 111.14 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Zucchini Boats on the Grill made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Bits, Black Pepper, Diced Green Chiles, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Zucchini Boats on the Grill?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 111.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Zucchini Boats on the Grill easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Zucchini Boats on the Grill healthy?
- Zucchini Boats on the Grill has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 111.14 calories and 6.55 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 312.06 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.85 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, 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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