Receita Solta

Creamy Zucchini Boats with Provolone and Leek Filling

Zucchini stuffed with provolone and leeks: an explosion of flavor and creaminess.

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Creamy Zucchini Boats with Provolone and Leek Filling
Prep Time25 min
Cook Time30 min
Servings4 servings
DifficultyEasy
Calories240 kcal

Resumo para quem tem pressa

"Zucchini cut into boats and stuffed with their own pulp sautéed with leeks, smoked provolone cheese, and fresh heavy cream. Finished with grated parmesan cheese and gratinated at 180°C until golden brown."

Discover how to create irresistible zucchini boats, stuffed with a creamy smoked provolone and leek. Esta receita prática é ideal para um jantar elegante ou um almoço especial, combinando simplicidade e sofisticação em cada garfada.

O Que Você Precisa Saber

- Hollowing out the zucchini while preserving 0.5 cm of skin creates firm boats that do not fall apart in the oven. - The smoked provolone cheese melts with the fresh cream, forming a silky and aromatic filling. - The parmesan cheese sprinkled on top forms a crispy, golden crust during the broiling step.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 units Medium zucchini (Brazilian or Italian type)
  • 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 unit (white and light green part), thinly sliced Leek
  • 2 cloves, minced Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Fresh cream
  • 100 grams, coarsely grated Smoked Provolone cheese
  • 50 grams, grated to finish Parmesan Cheese
  • a taste Salt
  • a taste Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Noz-moscada ralada
  • 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish) Fresh parsley

Instructions

Instructions

1

Wash the zucchini and cut them in half lengthwise. With a spoon, carefully remove the pulp from the center, forming a 'boat'. Chop the pulp that was removed and set aside.

2

Season the zucchini boats with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Arrange them on a baking sheet greased with a drizzle of olive oil and set aside. Preaqueça o forno a 180°C (temperatura média).

3

In a skillet, heat the olive oil and sauté the sliced leeks until wilted. Add the minced garlic and the chopped zucchini pulp, cooking for about 5 minutes, until softened.

4

Add the heavy cream and grated provolone cheese to the skillet mixture. Stir well until the cheese melts and forms a homogeneous cream. Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to taste. The short answer is: Cook until slightly thickened.

5

Fill each zucchini boat generously with the provolone and leek cream. Sprinkle with a layer of grated Parmesan cheese on top, to broil.

6

Take the boats to the preheated oven for approximately 25 to 30 minutes, or until the zucchini is soft and the cheese is golden and bubbling. The professional technique is to bake until the surface is crispy.

7

Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately. Serve hot as a light main course or as an elegant side dish. The most important tip is not to overcook the zucchini to maintain its texture.

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Chef Tips

- Use a small dessert spoon to gently scoop out the central pulp without piercing the bottom of the skin. - Sauté the chopped pulp until all the water released in the pan has evaporated before adding the provolone and cream. - Bake in a lightly oiled baking dish so the zucchini skins don't stick.

Variations

- Add small cubes of golden and crispy bacon to the leek and pulp sauté. - Add crushed walnuts over the parmesan cheese layer to give a crispy crunch to the top. - Mix chopped cherry tomatoes into the cream cheese for acidic fresh notes in the gratin.

Substitutions

- The Brazilian zucchini can be substituted with Italian zucchini or round yellow zucchini. - Smoked provolone cheese can be substituted with gouda cheese, esteppe cheese, or mozzarella with smoked paprika. - Fresh cream can be replaced with high-quality creamy requeijão or mascarpone cheese.

How to Store

Store in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a medium oven at 180°C for 10 minutes to recover the gratin texture of the cheese without drying out the vegetables.

Can You Freeze It?

It is not recommended to freeze zucchini boats stuffed with cheese and cream, as the zucchini loses its structural water upon thawing and becomes excessively soft and watery.

What to Serve With

Pairs perfectly with grilled chicken fillet with herbs, rice with almonds, green salad, and Pinot Grigio white wine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to cook the zucchini boats in water before filling?

Pre-cooking in water is not necessary; raw zucchini roasts and reaches perfect tenderness in 25 to 30 minutes in the oven at 180°C while maintaining its firm structure to hold the filling.

How do I prevent the filling from becoming watery inside the zucchini?

Cook the chopped pulp with leeks in an open skillet over medium heat until all the natural liquid evaporates completely before mixing the cream and cheeses.

Is the smoked flavor of provolone too strong in the recipe?

The mild sweetness of the sauteed leek and the fat of the fresh heavy cream soften the intensity of the provolone, resulting in a very balanced smoky profile.

Can I make this recipe in the air fryer?

Yes, bake the stuffed boats in the air fryer basket at 170°C for about 15 to 18 minutes until the parmesan is completely golden and the pulp is soft.

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