Hollowed zucchini filled with sausage and cheese
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6
6 boats
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget
$
Hollowed zucchini filled with sausage and cheese
Zucchini halves scooped out and stuffed with Italian sausage and cheese, then grilled until the zucchini is tender and the filling is bubbly. A low-carb crowd-pleaser.
15m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
35m
Total Time
6
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
(Updated )
Zucchini boats are the perfect vessel for a savory filling right on the grill. The hollowed zucchini softens to a tender texture while the sausage and cheese filling gets bubbly and golden.
Scoop out zucchini seeds with a spoon leaving a 1/4-inch shell. Brush with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Cook sausage in a skillet until browned. Mix with marinara sauce.
Fill each zucchini half with the sausage mixture.
Grill over indirect heat at 375°F with the lid closed for 15-18 minutes until zucchini is tender.
Top with mozzarella and Parmesan, close the lid for 2-3 more minutes until cheese melts. Serve hot.
Serve with crusty artisan bread for dipping
Finish with a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil
Pair with a simple arugula salad dressed in lemon vinaigrette
Leaner or vegetarian filling options
Changes the flavor profile entirely—equally delicious
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Shop olive oil for this recipeDo not over-scoop the zucchini—leave enough flesh for structural support.
Dice the scooped-out zucchini flesh and add it to the sausage filling.
Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Reheat on the grill or in a 375°F oven for 10 minutes.
Per serving (45mg) · 6 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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