Italian-style Stuffed Zucchini (kid-friendly)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 zucchinis
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup crushed crackers
• 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels
• 1/4 cup finely chopped black olives (optional)
• 2 mushrooms, finely chopped, or more to taste (optional)
• 2 tablespoons mild pineapple salsa
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, or more to taste
• 1/4 cup shredded smoked gouda cheese, or more to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and hollow out the center using a spoon to create a "boat". lay each half, face-up, on a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
• bake in the preheated oven until hot and slightly tender, about 10 minutes.
• stir tomatoes, crackers, corn, olives, mushrooms, salsa, garlic, italian seasoning, and oregano together in a bowl. season with salt and pepper.
• cook and stir tomato mixture in a skillet over medium heat until all liquid evaporates, 5 to 10 minutes. spoon tomato mixture into zucchini "boats". top each "boat" with gouda cheese.
• bake stuffed zucchini "boats" in the oven until tender and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.