Zucchini and Corn Pirate Boats

Zucchini and Corn Pirate Boats
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Zucchini and Corn Pirate Boats a try. One portion of this dish contains approximately 9g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 190 calories. This gluten free and dairy free recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes. Head to the store and pick up grape tomatoes, cilantro leaves, vine-ripened tomatoes, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

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Watch how to make this recipe.
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Boats: Bring a medium saucepan with salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Add the zucchini and cook for 3 minutes until slightly tender.
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Remove the zucchini and set them aside to cool. Carefully scoop out the insides of the zucchini halves with a small spoon. Reserve the cored halves and the insides for the boat's filling.
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Filling: Preheat a medium, heavy saute pan over medium heat.
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Add the bacon and cook for 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to paper towel lined plate.
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Remove all but 2 1/2 tablespoons of bacon drippings from the pan.
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Add the onion and cook it until translucent.
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Add the reserved zucchini filling and cubed zucchini and cook for 1 minute.
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Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Add the corn, cilantro, tomato and stir occasionally until zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in bacon. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Add the tomato, corn, diced zucchini and reserved zucchini flesh and stir occasionally until the zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and bacon. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Masts: Thread 2 cherry tomatoes onto each skewer and top with a half slice of zucchini. and a little piece of green onion.
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Fill the zucchini boats with the filling and insert a mast in the end of each boat. Arrange the boats on a serving platter and serve.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In30 m.
Servings4
Health Score19
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