Zucchini Boats on the Grill

prep time:: 20 min
total time:: 45 min

Makes 4 servings

These are delicious!! I microwave the zucchini as well as remove the liquid from the pulp. I also make little tinfoil boats and grill them open, which gives them a nice crispy top. I sprinkle a little Parmesan cheese on top immediately after I take them off the grill.

ingredients

2 medium zucchini
1 slice white bread, torn into small pieces
1/4 cup bacon bits
1 tablespoon minced black olives
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
3 tablespoons diced green Chile peppers
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup chopped tomato
6 tablespoons shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 pinch dried basil
seasoned salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

directions

1
Prepare the grill for indirect heat.
2
Place the zucchini in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes. Drain, cool, and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the pulp to about 1/4 inch from the skin. Chop pulp.
3
In a bowl, mix the zucchini pulp, bread pieces, bacon bits, olives, jalapeno, green chile peppers, onion, tomato, and Cheddar cheese. Season with basil, seasoned salt, and pepper.
4
Stuff the zucchini halves with the pulp mixture. Seal each stuffed half in aluminum foil.
5
Place foil packets on the prepared grill over indirect heat. Cook 15 to 20 minutes, until tender.