Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini Boats (WW-Friendly)
โ Servings: 4 (2 boats per serving)
โ Estimated WW Points: 2โ4 points per serving
(based on cheese and olive amount used)
๐ Ingredients:
- 4 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise โ 0 points
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved โ 0 points
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced โ 0 points
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped โ 0 points
- 2 cloves garlic, minced โ 0 points
- 1/4 cup fat-free feta cheese, crumbled โ 1 point
- 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives โ 2 points
- 1 tsp olive oil โ 1 point
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley, lemon zest
๐ฉโ๐ณ Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
- Use a spoon to scoop out the zucchini flesh, leaving about 1/4-inch border. Reserve flesh and chop finely.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sautรฉ onion, garlic, and bell pepper for 3โ4 minutes.
- Add reserved zucchini flesh and cook 2โ3 minutes. Stir in cherry tomatoes, olives, oregano, salt & pepper. Cook 1 more minute. Remove from heat.
- Stir in feta cheese.
- Place zucchini halves on a baking sheet. Fill each with the veggie mixture.
- Bake for 20โ25 minutes, until zucchini is tender and filling is hot.
- Garnish with parsley or lemon zest, and serve warm!
๐งฎ WW Points Breakdown (per serving of 2 boats):
Ingredient | Points |
---|---|
Zucchini, veggies | 0 |
Olive oil (1 tsp) | 1 |
Feta cheese (1/4 cup) | 1 |
Kalamata olives (1/4 cup) | 2 |
Total | ~3โ4 points |
๐ก Tips:
- Omit olives to lower points (saves 2 points per batch).
- Use fat-free feta or reduce cheese to save points.
- Add cooked quinoa or chickpeas (adjust points) for a more filling version.