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Grilled Zucchini Boats Loaded with White Bean Salad

August 21, 2018 by Mahy, Updated February 22, 2019 16 Comments

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These Grilled Zucchini Boats Loaded With White Bean Salad are a delicious yet simple vegetarian recipe for hot summer days! A healthy, easy-to-make zucchini recipe that can be served as a low-cal starter or a light main course!

Overhead shot of grilled Zucchini Boats loaded with White Bean Salad served on a wooden chopping board with some lemon slices on the side.

Let’s talk about zucchini for a minute! I noticed I don’t have enough zucchini recipes on my blog and yet I adore this healthy summer vegetable! I can’t get enough zucchini recipes all summer long.

But wait, zucchini haters – don’t turn your back on me just yet. I promise this Zucchini Boat recipe can change your mind.

Fresh, bright and delicious! I can almost promise you, that these Grilled Zucchini Boats will change your mind about zucchini! Totally. Just try them 🙂

Why this recipe works:

Honestly, I think it’s the white bean salad stuffing that makes these Grilled Zucchini Boats so awesome. The humble zucchini is pretty tasteless, so all this load of flavor in every bite here comes from the zesty Mediterranean inspired stuffing.

These Mediterranean Grilled Zucchini Boats taste fresh, light and zesty. The white beans add plenty of texture to the filling so please don’t skimp on that! They also add a creamy taste, a smoothness and a hearty feel to these healthy zucchini boats. Above all, they blend in beautifully with the remaining ingredients.

Side view of grilled Zucchini Boats loaded with White Bean Salad served on a wooden chopping board with some lemon slices on the side.

How to make Grilled Zucchini Boats loaded with White Bean Salad: 

When preparing your Grilled Zucchini Boats, there are several ways to do it. Some people like them raw, which is absolutely ok, but I prefer my zucchini to be cooked in some way. Almost barely cooked, but still cooked.

You’ll start by slicing each zucchini in half lengthwise and use a small metal spoon to scoop out the centers of the zucchini (doesn’t have to be perfect at all). It’s a technique similar again to this Best Feta Cucumber Salad Bites recipe.

At this point, you can broil, boil, bake or grill your zucchini boats. Since it’s Summer, we’re grilling them!

Overhead shot of grilled Zucchini Boats loaded with White Bean Salad served on a wooden chopping board with some lemon slices on the side.

Season the zucchini halves with a pinch of salt and olive oil. You can cook the zucchini seared on both sides on a nonstick skillet, but you can also bake, broil or grill them. Just a few minutes on each side on the grill should be plenty for the zucchini boats to get slightly tender!

When baked they need about 7 minutes when broiled, about 4 minutes.

a hand reaching for a grilled Zucchini Boat loaded with White Bean Salad served on a wooden chopping board with some lemon slices on the side.

For the filling, simply mix all the ingredients in a bowl and adjust seasoning. Once the Grilled Zucchini Boats are ready, simply load on the filling along the centre of each zucchini boat and slice into bite-size pieces.

a hand holding a slice of grilled zucchini stuffed with white bean salad with more zucchini boats in the background.

Tips for success:

  • To make this zucchini recipe completely vegan, replace the feta with a vegan cheese or skip it altogether.
  • I feel that the stuffing for these Zucchini Boats should be all about YOU! Don’t hesitate to make it your own and swap a few things around, but I have to say it’s totally delicious as it is!
  • When removing the seeds, try to remove whatever you can but don’t remove too much. Otherwise, the zucchini might not hold its’ shape for the filling.

For more recipes:

In my opinion, feta is comfort food and you’ll find plenty of feta goodies on my blog. Have you tried those Mini Zesty Feta Stuffed Peppers , Best feta Cucumber Salad Bites and this dreamy 10 Minute Greek Cheese Tortellini  . Finally, for a combo of zucchini and feta again try the best ever Zucchini Feta Cranberry Fritters!

Zucchini Boats Grilled & Loaded With White Bean Salad. Even zucchini haters will love this--because it's all about the zesty bright Mediterranean filling! Easy, fresh, simple and utterly delicious way to use zucchini! Recipe at www.twopurpelfigs.com
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Zucchini Boats Grilled & Loaded With White Bean Salad

These Grilled Zucchini Boats Loaded With White Bean Salad are a delicious yet simple vegetarian recipe for hot summer days! A healthy, easy to make zucchini recipe that can be served as a starter or a light main course!

Course Appetizer, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword stuffed zucchini boats, vegetarian stuffed zucchini, white bean salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 143 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 4 medium sized zucchinis
  • pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Filling:

  • 1/2 cup mixed chopped herbs parsley, basil and mint
  • 1 cup white beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 green chilli sliced optional for heat
  • 1/3 cup crumbled Greek Feta Cheese
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • chopped red onions optional
  • chopped arugula optional

Instructions

  1. Half each zucchini by length. Take a metal spoon and try to scoop out some of the zucchini seeds and flesh along the centre of each zucchini half (not going all the way).
  2. Try to remove whatever you can but don't remove too much so the zucchini would still hold its’ shape for the filling.
  3. Season the zucchini halves with a pinch of salt and olive oil.
  4. You can cook the zucchini seared on both sides on a nonstick skillet, bake, broil or grill. Just a few minutes on each side on the grill or baked for 7 minutes or broiled for 4 minutes. Or alternatively, you can have the zucchini raw.
  5. For the filling: Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and adjust seasoning.
  6. When the zucchini is ready, simply load on the filling along the centre of each zucchini boat and slice into bite-size pieces.
  7. Enjoy! 🙂

Recipe Notes

  • To make this zucchini recipe completely vegan, replace the feta with a vegan cheese or skip it altogether.
  • I feel that the stuffing for these Zucchini Boats should be all about YOU! Don't hesitate to make it your own and swap a few things around, but I have to say it's totally delicious as it is!
  • When removing the seeds, try to remove whatever you can but don't remove too much. Otherwise, the zucchini might not hold its’ shape for the filling.
Nutrition Facts
Zucchini Boats Grilled & Loaded With White Bean Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 143 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 180mg8%
Potassium 566mg16%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 465IU9%
Vitamin C 37.2mg45%
Calcium 97mg10%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Biana

    March 24, 2021 at 12:29 pm

    5 stars
    Yum, so healthy and delicious! Perfect for a BBQ.

    Reply
  2. Patricia @ Grab a Plate

    August 27, 2018 at 11:57 am

    What a fabulous dish for the season! I don’t know why, but I’ve barely made anything “zucchini” this year! I’ll try this!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      August 29, 2018 at 9:57 am

      You need to make it while zucchini lasts Patricia!!

      Reply
  3. Lauren Hall

    August 24, 2018 at 7:08 pm

    I love how this is not the typical filling. Sounds refreshing!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      August 29, 2018 at 9:58 am

      It’s really different Lauren!

      Reply
  4. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert

    August 23, 2018 at 8:41 pm

    5 stars
    So vibrant, healthy and yummy! These are mouth watering!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      August 29, 2018 at 10:07 am

      Thanks so much

      Reply
  5. Catalina

    August 23, 2018 at 3:49 pm

    Never thought of this before, but it looks so fresh and delicious!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      August 29, 2018 at 10:07 am

      Thanks Catalina!

      Reply
  6. Dee

    August 22, 2018 at 11:43 pm

    5 stars
    These look delicious! I love all the colors in it!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      August 29, 2018 at 10:08 am

      Thanks Dee hope you make it

      Reply
  7. Sara

    August 22, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    This is such a great new take on the zucchini boat! So smart to grill the zucchini, thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      August 29, 2018 at 10:08 am

      Hope you make it Sara!!

      Reply
  8. Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet

    August 22, 2018 at 10:24 am

    This is the perfect way to use up that garden zucchini!

    Reply
    • Mahy

      August 29, 2018 at 10:08 am

      So true!

      Reply

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