Tuna Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini
• 1/2 cup chopped zucchini pulp
• 5 ounces flaked tuna
• 1 tablespoon bread crumbs
• 1 cup shredded firm mozzarella/gruyere/swiss or cheddar
• 1 egg slightly beaten
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 6 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon parsley
• 1-2 dashes black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C)

2. 2

   Trim the zucchini then slice the zucchini in half lengthwise, with a spoon scoop out the pulp. Cut the pulp (without seeds is best) and set aside.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl add pulp, tuna, bread crumbs, cheese, egg (slightly beaten), parmesan cheese, 3 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper mix together.

4. 4

   Drizzle a tablespoon olive oil on the bottom of a baking dish, place the zucchini slices in the pan, drizzle them with a tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with 1-2 pinches of salt, then fill the zucchini with the filling, drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil and bake for approximately 30 minutes. Serve immediately sprinkled with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy!