Zucchini Boats

By SSmith

Ingredients

• 2 medium Jersey Fresh zucchini
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 T olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• Salt and pepper
• 10 Jersey Fresh grape tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1/8 cup of Italian bread crumbs
• 16 mozzarella balls
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• Jersey Fresh Basil, julienned

Preparation

Step 1

1.Cut zucchini in half lengthwise (if needed, trim bottom so it sits still in baking dish)

2.Scoop out the center where the seeds are with a spoon

3.Mix the crushed garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Brush surface of zucchini with the mixture

4.Arrange the tomato halves into the grooves, sprinkle with bread crumbs and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes

5.Remove and place 4 mozzarella balls in between the tomatoes of each zucchini boat, place in broiler until golden brown and bubbly

6.Remove from broiler and drizzle with olive oil
7.Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese then top with basil