Mediterranean Zucchini Boats

These Mediterranean Zucchini Boats are stuffed with peppers, tomato, olives, and feta and then baked to perfection.

Ingredients

4 medium zucchini ends trimmed

1 large bell pepper finely chopped

1 large tomato finely chopped

1/2 cup Kalamata olives finely chopped

3 large garlic cloves minced

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin

1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled

1/4 cup white cheddar or mozzarella cheese grated

1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the middle with a tablespoon or melon baller. Discard or save the flesh. Arrange zucchini halves on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper and set aside.

In a medium bowl, add bell pepper, tomato, olives, garlic, Italian seasoning, ground black pepper and olive oil. Stir to combine.

Fill each zucchini half with a mixture distributing evenly and bake for 25 minutes. Top with feta cheese and cheddar (mozzarella) cheese and bake for another 10 minutes or until cheese has melted.

Remove from the oven, sprinkle with parsley and serve hot or cold.